When teaching a patient about restorative rest, the nurse explains that
A) The sleep cycle is enhanced by medications for sleep.
B) The sleep cycle should be approximately 80% rapid eye movement (REM).
C) Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is the most restful cycle.
D) REM sleep consists of four stages.

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Non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep is considered the most restful cycle as it allows for physical rest and restoration. Rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, while important for cognitive restoration and processing emotions, is not considered as restful for the body as NREM sleep.

When Teaching a Patient About Restorative Rest, the Nurse Explains