OMSB_OEN Exam - Topic 4 Question 44 Discussion

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Question #: 44
Topic #: 4

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A nurse is preparing a care plan for a patient with kidney failure on maintaining optimal sleep and comfort level.

Which of the following sleep disorders require priority intervention?

ASomnolence

BParasomnia

CHypersomnia

DSomnambulism

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Suggested Answer: C

Sleep Disorders in Kidney Failure:

Patients with kidney failure often experience various sleep disturbances due to factors like uremic toxins, restless legs syndrome, and sleep apnea.

Priority Intervention:

Somnolence and Parasomnia: These are conditions where patients may feel drowsy or experience abnormal behaviors during sleep, but they are not as immediately concerning.

Hypersomnia: Excessive sleepiness can significantly impact daily functioning and quality of life, making it a priority for intervention.

Somnambulism: Sleepwalking can pose safety risks but is less common and usually less impactful than hypersomnia in kidney failure patients.

National Kidney Foundation (NKF)

American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

by Genevive at Jun 28, 2026, 03:14 PM

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Roselle

3 days ago

Somnambulism seems less urgent compared to the others.

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Ma

8 days ago

I think somnolence should be prioritized too!

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Kendra

14 days ago

Hypersomnia can really affect their quality of life.

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Eva

19 days ago

Yeah, but it can lead to injuries! Definitely needs attention.

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Filiberto

24 days ago

Wait, somnambulism? Isn't that just sleepwalking?

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Luisa

29 days ago

Parasomnia sounds pretty serious too, though.

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Latrice

1 month ago

I think somnolence should be the priority, right?

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Mozell

1 month ago

Hypersomnia can really mess with their daily life.

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Yuette

1 month ago

I feel like somnambulism is less common, but I wonder if it should be prioritized in this case.

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Chanel

2 months ago

I practiced a similar question before, and I think somnolence could be a big concern for patients with kidney issues.

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Leonora

2 months ago

I think parasomnia might be a priority because it can lead to safety issues, but I'm not entirely confident.

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Richelle

2 months ago

I remember discussing sleep disorders in class, but I'm not sure which one is most critical for kidney failure patients.

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