A client with a history of insomnia is scheduled for a polysomnogram that requires an overnight stay in a sleep laboratory. The test will not include audio and video equipment. It will monitor the client's blood oxygen levels, heart rate, breathing, and eye and leg movements, and it will use an electroencephalogram to monitor brain waves. What disorder is least likely to be identified in this test?
A)Periodic limb movement disorder
B)Sleep apnea
C)Sleep talking
D)Restless leg syndrome

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A)Heart rate, breathing, and blood oxygen levels as well as audio monitoring can detect snoring and breathing changes that suggest sleep apnea. The monitoring of leg movements detects periodic limb movement disorder and restless leg syndrome. Audio and video equipment can also detect parasomnias such as sleep talking, but because such equipment is not being used in this case, the study is least likely to identify this disorder.
B)Heart rate, breathing, and blood oxygen levels as well as audio monitoring can detect snoring and breathing changes that suggest sleep apnea. The monitoring of leg movements detects periodic limb movement disorder and restless leg syndrome. Audio and video equipment can also detect parasomnias such as sleep talking, but because such equipment is not being used in this case, the study is least likely to identify this disorder.
C)Heart rate, breathing, and blood oxygen levels as well as audio monitoring can detect snoring and breathing changes that suggest sleep apnea. The monitoring of leg movements detects periodic limb movement disorder and restless leg syndrome. Audio and video equipment can also detect parasomnias such as sleep talking, but because such equipment is not being used in this case, the study is least likely to identify this disorder.
D)Heart rate, breathing, and blood oxygen levels as well as audio monitoring can detect snoring and breathing changes that suggest sleep apnea. The monitoring of leg movements detects periodic limb movement disorder and restless leg syndrome. Audio and video equipment can also detect parasomnias such as sleep talking, but because such equipment is not being used in this case, the study is least likely to identify this disorder.

A Client with a History of Insomnia Is Scheduled for a Polysomnogram