Question

select the correct answer. a person frequently wakes up during the night gasping for air and feels tired during the day. what disorder does this suggest, and what is one common treatment?

a. night terrors; bright light therapy

b. insomnia; prescription painkillers

c. sleep apnea; cpap machine

d. narcolepsy; regular naps

e. rem behavior disorder; dream journaling

Explanation:

The symptoms (frequent night waking gasping for air, daytime tiredness) indicate sleep apnea. A common treatment for sleep apnea is a CPAP machine, which helps maintain open airways during sleep. Other options do not match the described symptoms or standard treatments.

Answer:

C. Sleep apnea, CPAP machine