Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) Practice Test

If the nursing diagnosis is sleep pattern disturbance, what would be an appropriate outcome after teaching relaxation techniques?

1. The client reports increased anxiety at night

2. The client falls asleep within 10 minutes

3. The client reports feeling rested on awakening in the AM within 3 days

4. The client sleeps through the night without waking

The correct answer is: The client reports feeling rested on awakening in the AM within 3 days

When assessing outcomes related to the nursing diagnosis of sleep pattern disturbance after teaching relaxation techniques, the most appropriate outcome emphasizes the subjective experience of the client in relation to their sleep quality. The option stating that the client reports feeling rested upon awakening in the morning within three days is correct because it reflects a meaningful and direct result of implementing relaxation techniques, which aim to improve overall sleep quality and the client's sense of restfulness. Achieving a feeling of being rested implies that the client has not only engaged in better sleep practices but has also experienced a qualitative change in their sleep experience. This aligns with the goals of nursing interventions, which focus not just on the duration of sleep, but also on its restorative qualities. It highlights the effectiveness of the techniques taught and indicates a positive adaptation to the interventions. Other outcomes, while potentially relevant, do not capture the essence of the goal as effectively. For instance, falling asleep within a certain timeframe is indeed a component of improved sleep but does not encompass the overall quality of sleep and the subsequent effect on the client's well-being. Similarly, sleeping through the night without waking may not always be an accurate measure of quality if the client does not feel rested. Increased anxiety at night represents a negative outcome, and thus does not align with the