The Patient Has Just Been Diagnosed with Narcolepsy

question 24

Multiple Choice

The patient has just been diagnosed with narcolepsy.The nurse provides an educational session and teaches the patient to avoid

• A) Antidepressant medications.
• B) Naps shorter than 20 minutes.
• C) Sitting in hot, stuffy rooms.
• D) Chewing gum.

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