A client experiencing sleep apnea underwent a sleep study.During stage 3 of sleep,a delta rhythm was recorded.The nurse recognizes that a delta rhythm is characterized by which sleep activity?
A)Dozing
B)Deep and restful sleep
C)Relaxed waking
D)Dreaming

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A delta rhythm indicates slow wave sleep, which is deep and restful. It is associated with the body's restorative processes, such as tissue repair, growth, and protein synthesis. Sleep apnea can disrupt the normal sleep cycle and prevent the person from reaching this important stage of sleep.

A Client Experiencing Sleep Apnea Underwent a Sleep Study