A nurse is admitting a patient to the hospital.The patient admits to a history of sleep problem.Which of the following questions will help the nurse understand the severity of the patient's sleep problem?

A) "How long does it take you to fall asleep?"
B) "Tell me why you think you have a sleep problem."
C) "Have you been told that you snore loudly?"
D) "When did you notice the problem?"

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tewodros mehari · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Severity questions include: How long does it take you to fall asleep? How often during the week do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Nature of the problem question includes: Tell me what type of problem you have with your sleep.Signs and symptoms question includes: Have you been told that you snore loudly? Onset and duration question includes: When did you notice the problem?

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