Which of the statements made by the patient would be most ...

[skymedlock]

Which of the statements made by the patient would be most indicative of dyssomnia?
 
  a. I think I am seeing things when I wake up.
  b. My wife says I snore and even stop breathing.
  c. I go to sleep okay but then wake up several times at night.
  d. My wife says I sit straight up in bed at 2 AM and then say strange things.

Question 2

Which statement indicates to the nurse that a patient requires additional education re-garding appropriate sleep hygiene?
 
  a. I will try to avoid daytime napping.
  b. Relaxing music may help relax me for sleep.
  c. Exercising before bed will make me good and tired.
  d. I need to cut back on my four daily cups of coffee.

[ju]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The dyssomnia known as insomnia is characterized by a predominant complaint of difficulty initiating or maintaining sleep. Snoring is a characteristic of obstructive sleep apnea. The other options are seen in narcolepsy.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Avoiding physical exercise or mental stimulation just before bedtime will usually support healthy sleep patterns. The remaining options are all good sleep hygiene practices.

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