UNIVERSITY OF SAN CARLOSSCHOOL OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS DEPARTMENT OF NURSINGCASE STUDY: STRESS INSOMNIA SUBMITTED BY: BSN 4B Group 7 Batuigas, Sheila Mae C. Dumago, Charisse Mondero, Kristine Rose M. Mondigo, Armond A. Mones, Patricia Helen A. Olayvar, Jennifer P. Ong, Mary Norriel Y. Orlanda, Jo Angeli D. Paulo, Keith Jon P. Pleños, Tutz Genaida N. Redido, Francis Gerard H. Reyes, Paul M. Romarate, John Raymar M. Sunpongco, Elyza Kristina V. SUBMITTED TO: Mr. Ryan Daniel Dablo, RN
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A Case of C.K.P.C., 16 years old, male student of the University, came to the clinic for
consultation. The client has been experiencing a difficulty in sleeping. He verbalized that thoughts
keep running inside his head. Received Client sitting on a chair, conscious and coherent with the
following vital signs: Blood pressure of 120/80, Respiratory rate of 20 Cycles per minute, Pulse rate
of 86 and a temperature of 36.6C.
Insomnia is the perception or complaint of inadequate or poor-quality sleep because of difficulty
falling asleep, difficulty maintaining sleep, or waking too early in the morning. These result in the
feeling that sleep is not restorative and often are associated with impaired function during the day.
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder in the United States. About one-third of the adult
population has experienced it at some time and approximately 10% have a persistent problem.
Insomnia can be classified in terms of its duration: transient, short-term, and chronic. Transient and
short-term insomnia are caused by similar factors, but short-term insomnia usually requires a
greater disturbance. Transient insomnia can be described as lasting from one night to a few weeks
and is usually caused by events that alter your normal sleep pattern, such as traveling or sleeping in
unusual environment (e.g., a hotel) .Short-term insomnia lasts about two to three weeks and is
usually attributed to emotional factors such as worry or stress. Chronic insomnia occurs most nightsand lasts a month or more.
Typically, transient or short-term insomnia are caused by similar factors, but the degree of
disturbance is usually greater to experience short-term insomnia. These include: Stress-related
factors significant personal events, such as losing a job, marital problems, stress and generally
worrying. Uncomfortable sleeping environment (too much light or noise, uncomfortable
temperature).Unusual sleeping environment (e.g., a hotel room).Changes in the daily rhythm hm,
such as a change in work shift or jet lag. Acute medical illness or their treatments.
Chronic insomnia may be caused by one of the following: Chronic medical illnesses - Certain
medical illness can interfere with sleep, especially disorders of the heart (congestive heart failure)
and lungs (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Other important physical causes include
heartburn, prostatism, menopause, diabetes, arthritis, hyperthyroidism and hypoglycemia.
Sleep disordered breathing - Disorders of sleep that cause one to stop breathing while asleep may
fragment sleep and cause frequent awakenings during the night. This can be seen rarely with
obstructive sleep apnea, but is much more common with central sleep apnea.
Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an unpleasant tickling, burning, pricking or aching sensations in
the legs that are generally only relieved with movement and tend to occur while relaxing in the
evening hours. A similar and often overlapping disorder is periodic limb movement of sleep, whichare the recurrent movements of the legs during sleep that may cause arousals from sleep.
Psychophysiologic ("learned") insomnia - Many people go to bed worrying about insomnia
because of previous episodes. This creates an anxiety about going to sleep, which usually leads to
greater difficulty sleeping. Biological factors - As we age, sleep becomes lighter and more
fragmented. Older people often struggle with frequent nighttime awakenings and the inability to
sleep past the very early morning. Also, during our life spans, the internal biological "clock" that
regulates sleep creeps slightly forward, compelling most older people to go to sleep earlier and to
wake earlier. Lifestyle factors - Excessive caffeine consumption, alcohol and drug abuse, smoking,
and poor sleeping habits are often overlooked as cause of chronically disturbed sleep.
Insomnia Statistics: 20-40% of all adults have insomnia in the course of any year, 1 out of 3 peoplehave insomnia at some point in their lives. Over 70 million Americans suffer from disorders of sleep
and wakefulness. Of those, 60% have a chronic disorder.
Children & Sleep Statistics: Over 2 million children suffer from sleep disorders. Estimated that 30 to
40% of children to not sleep enough. Children require an average of 9 to 10 hours of sleep each
night.
Women & Sleep Statistics: Women are twice as likely as men to have difficulty falling and staying
asleep. Pregnancy can worsen sleep patterns. Menopause and hormone changes cause changes in
sleep
Older Adult Statistics: Over half of those over the age of 65 experience disturbed sleep. Those over
65 make up about 13% of the US population, but consume over 30% of prescription drug and 40% of
sleeping pills
General Statistics: Adults require an average of 8 to 8.5 hours of sleep each night. Sleep problems
add an estimated $15.9 billion to national health care costs. 84 classifications of sleep disorders
exist. (http://www.sleepmed.md/page/1896 )
As a student nurse, we could help our patients by being equipped with deep understanding of
the disease and the appropriate interventions suited for them. In this way, we could ensure our
patients that quality care is rendered to them. With us having a wide understanding of the disease,it would then be easy for us to impart teachings on prevention of the occurrence of Stress Insomnia.
Aside from rendering our patients with the appropriate interventions they needed, it is also our
responsibility as a student nurse to provide them information and impart health teachings in order
to improve their condition to the best of our abilities. This study will help the nursing profession by
providing information about the proper management and care for patient with Stress Insomnia. It
will also educate the people, especially those with this disease and vulnerable individuals to seek
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Psych Anxiety depression sexual problems insomnia nightmares
>Insomnia related to stress, according to the client the difficulty in sleeping,
stress is often initiating it.
Others >Difficulty with memory and Poor concentration as verbalized by client.
I. CURRENT HEALTH PROFILE:
A. Presenting complaints and medical diagnosis to include interventions done prior to hospitalization.
Three weeks prior to check-up, the client has been experiencing a difficulty in sleeping. He
verbalized that thoughts keep running inside his head. Received Client sitting on a chair, conscious and
coherent with the following vital signs: Blood pressure of 120/80, Respiratory rate of 20 Cycles per
minute, Pulse rate of 86 and a temperature of 36.6C.
B. PHYSICAL ASSESMENT (head-to-toe)
General
The patient appears pale. He claims to have difficulty in sleeping for three weeks
already. Patient verbalized weakness and easily gets tired due to lack of sleep. The patient
mentioned that he tries to put his self into sleep until 4am but can only take a sleep about anhour since he still needs to wake up early for his 7:30 am class. Vital signs: temperature- 37 ‘C,
RR- 18 cpm, HR-89 bpm, BP- 120-80mmHg
Head and neck
Patient has a black hair, evenly distributed and tidy. No dandruff found, no swelling and
or lesions on the scalp.
Head has an appropriate size for his body. Eyes are chinky, eyelashes evenly distributed,
eyebags seen on both eyes, pupils dilate when directed with penlight, no swelling and no
tenderness noted. Nose has no discharges, symmetrical in form, no swelling and no lesions
noted. Lips are pale, and moist and no swelling noted. Oral mucosa is moist and pinkish, no
lesions noted. Ears are symmetrical in size and shape and are parallel to each other; no
Sleep and wakefulness is a tightly regulated process. Reciprocal connections in the brain produce
consolidated periods of wakefulness and sleep that are entrained by environmental light to occur at
specific times of the 24-hour cycle.
Promotion of wakefulness
Brain areas critical for wakefulness include the tuberomammillary nucleus (TMN) in the posterior
hypothalamus. The TMN contains histamine neurons, which project stimulatory inputs to brainstem
arousal centers such as the locus coeruleus (LC) (norepinephrine), the dorsal raphe nuclei (DRN)
(serotonin), the ventral tegmental area (VTA) (dopamine), and the basal forebrain (acetylcholine). These
brainstem arousal centers (see the image below) project diffusely to cortical areas to promote arousal.
The TMN also inhibits sleep-promoting areas, such as the anterior hypothalamus. Similarly, the
brainstem arousal regions inhibit sleep-promoting regions in the anterior hypothalamus. Adenosine, a
neurotransmitter, accumulates in the brain during prolonged wakefulness and inhibits wake-promoting
regions in the posterior hypothalamus and the basal forebrain. Acetylcholine in the basal forebrain also
projects diffusely to cortical areas and the TMN to promote wakefulness.
The ascending arousal system. Adapted from Saper et al. Hypothalamic Regulation of Sleep and
Circadian Rhythms. Nature 2005;437:1257-1263.
Promotion of sleep
The anterior hypothalamus includes the ventrolateral preoptic nucleus (VLPO), containing gamma-
aminobutyric acid (GABA) and the peptide galanin, which are inhibitory and promote sleep (see theimage below). They project to the TMN and the brainstem arousal regions to inhibit wakefulness. GABA
is the predominant inhibitory neurotransmitter in the central nervous system (CNS).
Ventrolateral pre-optic nucleus inhibitory projections to main components of the arousal system to
promote sleep.
The homeostatic and circadian processes
Both animal and human studies support a model of 2 processes that regulate sleep and wakefulness:homeostatic and circadian. The homeostatic process is the drive to sleep that is influenced by the
duration of wakefulness. The circadian process transmits stimulatory signals to arousal networks to
promote wakefulness in opposition to the homeostatic drive to sleep. (See the image below.)
Sleep-wake cycle.
Melatonin and the circadian process
The suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) is entrained to the external environment by the cycle of light and
darkness. The retinal ganglion cells transmit light signals via the retinohypothalamic tract to stimulate
the SCN. A multisynaptic pathway from the SCN projects to the pineal gland, which produces melatonin.
Melatonin synthesis is inhibited by light and stimulated by darkness. The nocturnal rise in melatonin
increases between 8 and 10 am and peaks between 2 and 4 am, then declines gradually over the
morning.[13] Melatonin acts via 2 specific melatonin receptors: MT1 attenuates the alerting signal and
MT2 phase shifts the SCN clock. The novel sleep-promoting drug ramelteon acts specifically at the MT1
( ) understanding and knowing what to do with side effects of medications(/) Others: Self-help techniques to cure insomnia
5. a.) OBSERVED SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS THAT NEEDS REPORTING:
SEVERE ANXIETY
DEPRESSION
b.) INTERVENTIONS / HOME REMEDIES that may be done immediately prior to seeking
consultation:
Bed rest Do relaxation activities, like deep breathing exercises.
Instruct the client to sleep/rest in a quiet environment and perform comfort
measures in preparation for sleep such as fixing the bed sheets, back rub and
washing of face
Limiting intake of chocolate and caffeine/alcoholic beverages, especially prior to
bedtime.
Explore other sleep aids such as warm bath and protein intake before bedtime.
6. DIET
Food to eat: Chlorophyll-rich foods, such as leafy green, vegetables, steamed or boiled
Oyster shell can purchased in health food stores and taken as a nutritional supplement
Whole grains: Whole wheat, brown rice, and oats have a calming and soothing effect on the
nervous system and the mind. Carbohydrates also boost serotonin, which promotes better
sleep.
Mushrooms (all types)
Fruit, especially mulberries and lemons, which calm the mind
Seeds: jujube seeds are used to calm the spirit and support the heart. Chia seeds also have a
sedative effect.
Basil
Foods such as bread, bagels, and crackers that are high in complex carbohydrates have a mildsleep-enhancing effect because they increase serotonin, a brain neurotransmitter that promotes
sleep
A glass of warm milk with honey is one of the oldest and best remedies for insomnia. Milk
contains tryptophan which, when converted to seratonin in the body, induces sleep and
prevents waking
Lettuce has a long-standing reputation for promoting healthy sleep. This is due to an opium-
related substance combined with traces of the anticramping agent hyoscyarnin present in