Which of the following client statements made by young adults suggest a risk factor for sleep disturbance problems? (Select all that apply.)
1. “I have a job that requires my attention 110% of the time.”
2. “I really enjoy fishing; I wish we lived closer to a river or pond.”
3. “My wife just found out she is pregnant for the third time in 5 years.”
4. “My father recently suffered a heart attack, and Mom is so very worried about him.”
5. “The kids are so active in after-school things that we never have an evening at home.”
6. “Gardening always gave me such a sense of accomplishment, but I don’t have much free time now.”
ANSWER
ANS: 1, 3, 4, 5
It is common for the stresses of jobs, family relationships, and social activities to lead frequently to insomnia and the use of medication for sleep. The remaining options reflect a sense of loss but not necessarily of stress.
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