A middle-aged man tells his physician that he has always slept nine to ten hours a night and wonders if something is wrong with him. He should be
A)urged to reduce his sleep time to six hours, which is normal for older adults.
B)urged to reduce his sleep time to eight hours, which is normal for all adults.
C)assured that this sleep pattern is within acceptable, normal limits.
D)given medication to improve the quality of his sleep and thus reduce the amount of time he spends in sleep.

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Sleep needs vary among individuals, and sleeping nine to ten hours a night can be normal for some adults. There is no indication that medication is needed or that his sleep duration is problematic.

A Middle-Aged Man Tells His Physician That He Has Always