During a sleep study,a delta rhythm has been recorded for a client experiencing sleep apnea.The nurse recognizes that which characteristic is associated with this rhythm,and what stage of sleep activity would be documented?
A) Delta rhythm is a period of dozing, occurring in stage 1 of sleep activity.
B) Delta rhythm is a period of deep and restful sleep, occurring in stage 3 of sleep activity.
C) Delta rhythm is a period of relaxed waking, occurring in stage 0 of sleep activity.
D) Delta rhythm is a period of dreaming, occurring in stage 2 of sleep activity.

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Stage 3-delta rhythm is a period of deep and restful sleep.Muscles are relaxed,heart rate and blood pressure fall,and breathing slows.No eye movement occurs.

During a Sleep Study,a Delta Rhythm Has Been Recorded for a Client