A patient complains of difficulty falling asleep and daytime fatigue for the past 6 weeks.What is the best initial action for the nurse to take in determining whether this patient has chronic insomnia?

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The diagnosis of insomnia is made on the basis of subjective complaints and an evaluation of a 1- to 2-week sleep diary completed by the patient.Actigraphy and PSG studies/sleep studies may be used for determining specific sleep disorders but are not necessary to make an initial insomnia diagnosis.

A Patient Complains of Difficulty Falling Asleep and Daytime Fatigue