What are expected changes in sleep patterns of older adults?
A)They experience frequent awakenings during the night with less time spent in stage IV sleep.
B)They experience sound sleep during the night with about 50% of the time spent in REM sleep and dreaming.
C)Commonly, they experience nocturia, which interrupts sleep and requires them to nap during the day.
D)They awaken often, but with rapid return to sleep; they often have difficulty awakening in the morning.

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The sleep pattern of the older adult includes total decreased sleep time and takes longer to fall asleep. Older adults tend to go to sleep earlier in the evening and awaken more frequently during the night and earlier in the morning. REM and slow wave sleep decreases on EEG, the spindle indicating stage II sleep is less well formed.

What Are Expected Changes in Sleep Patterns of Older Adults