Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse is teaching a client about sleep and gives background information on normal sleep patterns. Which of the following substances promotes sleep?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Serotonin is a substance that is in the body and promotes sleep. Serotonin might play a role in synthesis of a hypnogenic factor that directly causes sleep. Drugs and alcohol can disrupt REM sleep, although they might accelerate the onset of sleep.