Question

which statement is true regarding how much sleep an 84 - year - old person generally needs? ch:23 5 to 7 hours a day, but may require more sleep if they are recovering from illness or injury 7 to 8 hours a day, but may require more sleep if they are recovering from illness or injury 10 to 11 hours a day, but may require more sleep if they are recovering from illness or injury 11 to 12 hours a day, but may require less sleep if they are recovering from illness or injury question 20 2 pts the nurse gives a client a sleeping pill at bedtime. the support worker knows that which of the following is true about sleeping pills? ch:23 they promote healthy sleep. they may cause the client to wake up not feeling mentally alert or refreshed the next day. they are given for emotional problems. they are given to prevent insomnia.

Explanation:

For the first question, older adults generally need 7 - 8 hours of sleep a day, and may need more during illness or injury recovery. For the second question, sleeping pills can cause grogginess and lack of mental alertness upon waking.

Answer:

1. 7 to 8 hours a day, but may require more sleep if they are recovering from illness or injury
2. They may cause the client to wake up not feeling mentally alert or refreshed the next day.