Sheri has no trouble falling asleep, but she has difficulty remaining asleep. Sheri is suffering from

A) insomnia.
B) narcolepsy.
C) sleep apnoea.
D) pseudoinsomnia.

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Sheri has no trouble falling asleep, but she has difficulty remaining asleep. Sheri is suffering fromA)  insomnia.B)  narcolepsy.C)  sleep apnoea.D)  pseudoinsomnia.

Kenneth Jamison · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Insomnia is characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking up too early and not being able to fall back asleep. Sheri's difficulty remaining asleep indicates that she is experiencing insomnia. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and sudden episodes of falling asleep, while sleep apnea is a disorder in which the person experiences pauses in breathing during sleep. Pseudoinsomnia is a condition in which a person believes they are not getting enough sleep, but they are actually getting enough sleep, unlike Sheri who is experiencing difficulty staying asleep.

Sheri has no trouble falling asleep, but she has difficulty remaining asleep. Sheri is suffering from

A) insomnia.
B) narcolepsy.
C) sleep apnoea.
D) pseudoinsomnia.

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