A client is diagnosed with narcolepsy. Which of the following is a characteristic of this disorder?
A) Waking during sleep
B) Restless leg syndrome
C) Uncontrollable desire to sleep
D) Decrease in the amount or quality of sleep

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy is characterized by an uncontrollable desire to sleep, often at inappropriate times. It is a neurological disorder that affects the brain's ability to regulate sleep-wake cycles. Other symptoms of narcolepsy may include sudden and brief loss of muscle control (cataplexy), hallucinations, and sleep paralysis. It is not associated with restless leg syndrome or a decrease in the amount or quality of sleep.

A Client Is Diagnosed with Narcolepsy