Discussion Post: Treatment of Sleep/Wake Disorders
Assigned Sleep/wake disorder (CENTRAL SLEEP APNEA)
The power of sleep to heal the body cannot be underestimated. Most research indicates that 7-8 hours of sleep are a minimum that people need to stay healthy. Clients who come to the PMHNP's office frequently complain of sleep problems. It is estimated that 10-20% of patients report some type of sleeping problem.
a) Explain the diagnostic criteria for your assigned sleep/wake disorder. CENTRAL SLEEP APEA.
b) Explain the evidenced-based psychotherapy and psychopharmacologic treatment for your assigned sleep/wake disorder.
c) Describe at what point you would refer the client to their primary care physician for an additional referral to a neurologist, pulmonologist, or physician specializing in sleep disorders and explain why.
The response must include a reference list. Using one-inch margins, double-space, Times New Roman 12 pnt font and APA style of writing and citations.