A friend of the nurse expresses concern that her husband might have narcolepsy.She states that he falls asleep whenever he sits quietly for more than five minutes.He even falls asleep during his favorite team's football games.Which of the following would indicate to the nurse that he needs further workup by his health care provider?

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The husband's need to put the vehicle in park at stoplights due to falling asleep indicates a severe level of sleepiness that is not typical and could be dangerous, suggesting the need for further evaluation for narcolepsy or another sleep disorder.

A Friend of the Nurse Expresses Concern That Her Husband