Which outcome is appropriate for an adult patient recently diagnosed with primary in-somnia?
a. Demonstrate an understanding of the cerebral stimulants prescribed.
b. Recognize that the prescribed flurazepam (Dalmane) can be used for up to 2 months.
c. Demonstrate the proper use of continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) venti-lation.
d. Recognize physical and psychosocial stressors that exacerbate the sleep disturb-ance.
ANS: D
The patient should identify physical and psychosocial stressors that exacerbate the sleep dis-turbance in order to attempt successful self-management of the problem. Neither stimulants nor CPAP therapy are prescribed for this disorder. The duration of flurazepam therapy is considerably shorter.
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