Nolan and Bella were standing in the middle of the kitchen discussing vacation plans when Nolan suddenly crashed to the floor in a deep REM sleep. Nolan's behavior indicates that he is suffering from:

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Nolan and Bella were standing in the middle of the kitchen discussing vacation plans when Nolan suddenly crashed to the floor in a deep REM sleep. Nolan's behavior indicates that he is suffering from:

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Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that causes sudden and uncontrollable episodes of falling asleep during normal waking hours. Nolan's sudden crash to the floor during a conversation is a classic symptom of narcolepsy. The other options are not consistent with his behavior. Sleep apnea causes interruptions in breathing during sleep, insomnia is difficulty falling or staying asleep, and night terrors are characterized by sudden awakenings and intense fear during the night.

Nolan and Bella Were Standing in the Middle of the Kitchen