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Psychiatry Sleep Disorders d56d6d1a

A 11 year-old boy is brought to the physician with complaint that he gets up at night and while sleeping walks around the house for a few minutes before returning to bed. When parents try to wake him up he is confused and disoriented. Which of the following is the most appropriate treatment for him?

A
Tell the parents to maintain a safe environment and monitor the patient's symptoms
B
Sta the patient on a low dose of benzodiazepines at night
C
Sta the patient on a low dose of a tricyclic antidepressant
D
Tell the parents that the child would benefit from cognitive psychotherapy
High-Yield Explanation
The above given case is of sleep walking(somnambulism)There is no treatment required, rather, the goal is to monitor the patient's symptoms and maintain a safe environment until the disorder remits.

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