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 or 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