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Randall Safewright
on Nov 06, 2024
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Mr.Dayton often stops breathing while sleeping.He wakes up to snort air for a few seconds before falling back to sleep.Mrs.Dayton complains that her husband snores.Clearly,Mr.Dayton suffers from
A) sleep apnea.
B) narcolepsy.
C) insomnia.
D) night terrors.
Sleep Apnea
A disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.
Stops Breathing
A cessation of the flow of air into and out of the lungs, commonly referred to as apnea.
- Familiarize oneself with the qualities and occurrence of ordinary sleep disorders.
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DE
Learning Objectives
- Familiarize oneself with the qualities and occurrence of ordinary sleep disorders.