While in a deep sleep, Bobby sometimes becomes violent and thrashes around. If someone is sleeping with him, he sometimes hits or elbows them
He even dented the wall next to his bed with his elbow, giving himself a big purple bruise that lasted for 3 days. Bobby might have a condition known as __________.
a) sleep apnea
b) narcolepsy
c) REM sleep behavior disorder
d) night terrors
ANS: D, These behaviors are consistent with night terror disorder, which is an NREM stage 4 illness.
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