A nurse is presenting a talk on sleep disorders to a community group. In explaining one of the main differences between narcolepsy and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome, the nurse should say:
A) "Symptoms of the two diagnoses are essentially the same; therefore, it is quite difficult to differentiate between the two."
B) "People with narcolepsy awaken from a nap feeling rested and replenished."
C) "People with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome can experience temporary paralysis while napping."
D) "Naps are contraindicated for clients with narcolepsy due to their association with catatonia."
B
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