A 35-year-old patient reports having episodes of overwhelming sleepiness throughout the day, often falling asleep suddenly during activities such as driving or during meetings at work. The patient also experiences vivid dreams and feels paralyzed upon waking up. Based on these symptoms, which sleep disorder does the nurse suspect?
Read DetailsA 65-year-old woman is recovering from a stroke that has left her with partial paralysis and difficulty swallowing. She requires assistance with mobility, physical therapy, and close monitoring of her nutritional intake to prevent aspiration. Which facility should the nurse recommend for her care after discharge?
Read DetailsA nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication reconciliation (med rec) and notices that the patient is taking an herbal supplement for sleep. The patient reports taking the herbal supplement to help with insomnia and improve sleep quality. After reviewing the list, the nurse identifies that the herbal supplement most likely used for sleep improvement is:
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