In this lesson we ll look at how disturbed sleep patterns affect you and how they are diagnosed. Suggest use of soporifics such as milk. Nursing Diagnosis Functional Health Patterns Cheat Sheet By Staff nurses evaluation of client s sleep states are usually valid edwards schuring 1993. Disturbed sleep pattern related to . But first let s review the types and stages of sleep because these make up a healthy sleep pattern. Disturbed sleep pattern related to lifestyle disruptions as evidence by reports of difficulty falling and remaining asleep agitation dozing during the day and mood alterations. The amount of sleep that individuals require varies with age and personal characteristics. Assess client s sleep patterns and usual bedtime rituals and incorporate these into the plan of care. Depressed mood state statements of hopelessness poor appetite. Disturbed sleep pattern related to chronic back pain as evidenced by patient report of difficulty staying asleep due to back pain ...