Somnambulism and bruxism are the MOST common manifestations of which sleep disorder?
a. hypersomnia c. parasomnia
b. narcolepsy d. periodic limb movement disorder
C
Parasomnia is a condition in which a person experiences profoundly disturbed sleep because of behavior or physiologic events. Common forms of parasomnia include somnambulism (sleepwalking), sleep talking, night terrors, rapid eye movement (REM) movement disorder, bed-wetting, and bruxism (teeth grinding). A nurse can assist the client to understand these conditions and to assess potential safety risks.
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