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84 |Parasomnias are patterns of waking behavior that appear during sleep such as somnambulism (sleepwalking), sleep talking, nocturnal enuresis (bedwetting during sleep).Dyssomnias that characterized by insomnia or excessive sleepiness .Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, intermittent sleep, or early awakening from sleep .Sleep apnea refers to a period of no breathing between snoring intervals.Scheduling nursing care to avoid unnecessary disturbances ?Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by uncontrollable desire to sleep .?????

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▪ Smoking
▪ Environmental factors
▪ Lifestyle
▪ Exercise
▪ Illness
▪ Medications
The more common sleep disorders are
➢ Dyssomnias that characterized by insomnia or excessive sleepiness .
➢ Parasomnias are patterns of waking behavior that appear during sleep
such as somnambulism (sleepwalking), sleep talking, nocturnal enuresis
(bedwetting during sleep).
➢ Narcolepsy is a condition characterized by uncontrollable desire to sleep .
➢ Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, intermittent sleep,
or early awakening from sleep .
➢ Sleep apnea refers to a period of no breathing between snoring intervals.
➢ Sleep deprivation refers to a decrease in the amount, quality of sleep .
Nursing Care for Patient with Sleep Disorders :
▪ Assessment of sleep pattern and take sleep history
▪ Preparing restful environment
▪ Promoting bedtime rituals
▪ Offering appropriate bedtime snacks and beverages
▪ Promoting relaxation
▪ Respecting normal sleep wake pattern
▪ Scheduling nursing care to avoid unnecessary disturbances
▪ Using medication to produce sleep
▪ Teaching about rest and sleep