Patti finds her husband Derek asleep in his recliner.She gently touches his shoulder and says,"Derek,wake-up;the dog needs to go out." Derek abruptly responds,"Patti,I am awake!" Derek was most likely in ____.

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Stage 1 N-REM sleep is a light sleep stage where a person can be easily awakened and may feel like they are still awake, which aligns with Derek's abrupt response.

Patti Finds Her Husband Derek Asleep in His Recliner