Reference no: EM133638597
Assignment
The school nurse is counseling an 18-year-old student who has been between 15 and 30 minutes late to school four times in the past two weeks. The student is active in athletics and other extracurricular activities. The student relates that they have difficulty falling asleep each night and has been oversleeping, causing them to be late to school. The student indicates they are active on social media within 30 minutes of bed, indicating they are trying to "catch up" with their friends. The student further indicates they have a television in their bedroom and does not have a routine bedtime.
Question A. Identify relevant data related to the concerns about the student's sleep.
Question B. What are adverse effects of sleep deprivation?
Question C. What additional data should the nurse gather about the student's sleep?
Question D. What factors can interfere with the sleep-wake cycle?
Question E. Identify the student's needs at this time.
Question F. If the student does not correct the sleep difficulties, what problems might the student experience?
Question G. What are the most important factors to consider as the nurse plans the care for this student client?
Question H. What pharmacological interventions (over-the counter and/or prescribed) might help this student?
Question I. What is the priority nursing action to address the student's needs?
Question J. What might the impact be for the student if the school nurse does not provide education?
Question K. Specify the education the nurse should provide to the student regarding their needs. Be sure to include healthful sleep habits and how to prevent insomnia.
Question L. Provide documentation of the nurse's education as it would appear in the student record.
Question M. How might the nurse determine if the desired student outcomes are met?