The nurse knows the following changes in sleep patterns occur in the older adult: (Select all that apply.)
A) Sleep increases to approximately 8 to 10 hours a night.
B) REM sleep is shorter.
C) Stage 4 NREM is decreased.
D) The use of medication may interfere with sleep.
E) Older adults awaken more at night.

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The first REM stage is longer. Older adults sleep approximately 6 hours a night. Stage 4 sleep is decreased, resulting in less restorative sleep. A decline in health or the use of medications may interfere with sleep. Older adults awaken more at night and take longer to go back to sleep.

The Nurse Knows the Following Changes in Sleep Patterns Occur