A 76-year-old man tells the nurse at the sleep disorder clinic, "I awaken almost nightly in the midst of violent dreams in which I am defending myself against multiple attackers. Then I realize I have been hitting and kicking my wife. She has bruises." Which health problem is most likely?

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REM sleep behavior disorder involves acting out vivid dreams, often with violent movements, which aligns with the patient's description of hitting and kicking during dreams.

A 76-Year-Old Man Tells the Nurse at the Sleep Disorder