Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2325 of 2368
Which complaint is most typical of insomnia in an older adult?
- Waking often during the night or being awake most of the night
- Lying awake for a long time before falling asleep
- Falling asleep suddenly without warning during the day
- Gasping for air during sleep
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Correct answer: Waking often during the night or being awake most of the night
Short periods of sleep from frequent waking is the most common insomnia symptom and typically affects older adults.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sleep and Rest: Insomnia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026