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."
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.
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