A client has not had uninterrupted sleep for several nights, and is ir

A client has not had uninterrupted sleep for several nights, and is irritable. What other assessment findings should the nurse associate with the client’s lack of REM sleep?

1. Depression
2. Confusion
3. Disorientation
4. Impaired memory
5. Muscle weakness

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: In a sleep-deprived client, the loss of REM sleep causes psychological disturbances such as depression.
Rationale 2: In a sleep-deprived client, the loss of REM sleep causes psychological disturbances such as confusion.
Rationale 3: In a sleep-deprived client, the loss of REM sleep causes psychological disturbances such as disorientation.
Rationale 4: In a sleep-deprived client, the loss of REM sleep causes psychological disturbances such as impaired memory.
Rationale 5: Muscle weakness is not associated with a loss of REM sleep.