Bethany starts working as a nurse on the night shift, and therefore, must change her normal sleeping patterns to accommodate her job. As a result, she has trouble sleeping. What would be the likely diagnosis?

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Bethany's difficulty in adjusting her sleep pattern due to her night shift job is indicative of a circadian rhythm sleep disorder. This condition arises when there's a misalignment between a person's sleep pattern and the external environment, often seen in shift workers or those with jet lag.

Bethany Starts Working as a Nurse on the Night Shift