A patient suffers from narcolepsy. Which of the following aspects of patient teaching should be provided?
A) Take 250 mg of caffeine daily.
B) Avoid working shifts.
C) Take a lengthy nap every afternoon.
D) Increase the Ritalin dose as needed.
B
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The patient who is diagnosed with sleep apnea should avoid shift work. Caffeine use may or may not be indicated. The patient should ideally not take naps. The patient should not increase the Ritalin dose without the input of the primary health provider.
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