For the Past Week, Laura Has Had Difficulty Falling Asleep

question 56

Multiple Choice

For the past week, Laura has had difficulty falling asleep at night. Even though she goes to bed at her usual time, she lays awake for several hours before she finally drifts off to sleep. It appears that Laura is experiencing ​

• A)narcolepsy.
• B)sleep apnea. ​
• C)insomnia. ​
• D)night terrors. ​

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