By the time the patient with insomnia makes it to primary care, they have probably been struggling with sleep for a while, and have probably tried some things on their own – without luck. And now they’re hoping YOU can fix it, preferably…tonight?Insomnia is a murky clinical topic; it’s not always as simple as not getting enough sleep. If you aren’t sure where to start with the patient with insomnia, let’s get you sure. This week, we’ll talk about:✅ Sleep hygiene – what it is and why it’s important in patients with insomnia✅ The role of substances (alcohol, caffeine, nicotine) in sleep issues✅ Getting an insomnia/sleep history✅ Comorbidities that can be causing or contributing to their insomnia✅ Pharmacological approach to treating insomnia✅ Non-pharmacological approach to treating insomniaThere aren’t any tests or labs for diagnosing insomnia. Digging deep and getting a very good history is the biggest part of understanding what is going on and developing the best plan to get your patient the relief they need.  -----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP at https://www.realworldnp.com/guideSign up for the Lab Interpretation Crash Course: https://www.realworldnp.com/labs Grab your copy of the Digital NP Binder: https://www.realworldnp.com/binder------------------------Come follow along for even more tips and inspiration:Instagram: https://instagram.com/realworldnpFacebook: https://facebook.com/realworldnp_______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.