2024 PN NCLEX Questions Nursing Practice Question
An older client reports that she has been awakening during the night, awakes early in the morning and is unable to fall back to sleep, and feels sleepy during the daytime. Based on these reported data, what should the nurse do?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Documenting the findings in the medical record is essential for maintaining accurate patient information and facilitating ongoing care. It ensures that the client's sleep issues are tracked and can be addressed by the healthcare team.
Option A is inappropriate; stimulants can exacerbate sleep problems rather than alleviate them. Option B may not be necessary or appropriate without further assessment, as sedatives can have side effects and are not always the best first-line intervention. Option C, while important, does not directly address the immediate need to document the client’s concerns and symptoms for continuity of care.