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A client with traumatic brain injury affecting the hypothalamus demonstrates irregular sleep-wake patterns, sleeping briefly at random times throughout the day and night with no clear circadian rhythm. Which aspects of sleep regulation disruption explain these findings? Select all that apply.

A client returns for a 4-week follow-up after implementing sleep-hygiene practices for chronic insomnia. The client reports going to bed at 10 PM nightly, falling asleep within 20 minutes, waking once during the night, and sleeping approximately 7 hours total. However, the client states, “I still feel tired during the day sometimes.” Which evaluation indicates successful therapy outcomes?

A nurse is educating a community group about the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2020-2025. Which statement best reflects a key recommendation of these guidelines?

A nurse receives laboratory results showing serum potassium of 6.4 mEq/L for a client with chronic kidney disease. The client is alert and denies symptoms. Which assessment should the nurse prioritize immediately to evaluate for life-threatening complications?

A nurse cares for a client with chronic kidney disease whose laboratory results show pH 7.32, HCO 18 mEq/L, and elevated serum creatinine. The client reports fatigue and has increased respiratory rate. Which statements accurately explain renal processes involved in acid-base regulation and this client’s condition? Select all that apply.

A nurse develops a care plan for a client with the nursing diagnosis Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to persistent diarrhea from Clostridium difficile infection. Which statements reflect appropriate establishment of expected outcomes with realistic timeframes for this client? Select all that apply.

A nurse reviews data showing ICU clients with sepsis have longer hospital stays and worse outcomes when experiencing significant sleep-wake cycle disruptions. The unit plans interventions to protect circadian rhythms during critical illness. Which physiological rationales support this initiative? Select all that apply.

A nurse evaluates outcomes for a family caregiver who received sleep-promotion interventions 6 weeks ago for insomnia related to caregiving stress. The caregiver reports sleeping 6-7 hours nightly, exercising 3 times weekly, and attending one caregiver support group meeting. Which findings indicate the interventions have been effective? Select all that apply.

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