Describe why a patient who is awakened numerous times in the first few hours of sleep does not feel rested the following day?

A patient has been diagnosed as having narcolepsy type I. Describe at least three characteristics of this central sleep disorder.

Sleep insufficiency can result in various physiologic disorders. Name two body systems that may be adversely affected by lack of sleep, and provide an example for each.

Explain the value of including the patient’s medications and time of administration on a sleep log.