Which of the following symptoms should the nurse assess with a client

Which of the following symptoms should the nurse assess with a client who is deprived of sleep?

1. Elevated blood pressure and confusion
2. Confusion and irritability
3. Inappropriateness and rapid respirations
4. Decreased temperature and talkativeness

ANSWER

ANS: 2
Psychological symptoms of sleep deprivation include confusion and irritability. Elevated blood pressure is not a symptom of sleep deprivation. Rapid respirations are not a symptom of sleep deprivation. There may be a decreased ability of reasoning and judgment that could lead to inap-propriateness. Decreased temperature is not a symptom of sleep deprivation. The client with sleep deprivation is often withdrawn, not talkative.