A Patient Was Recently Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

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Multiple Choice

A patient was recently diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) expresses to the nurse that he is afraid he will die in his sleep, despite the use of CPAP. What is the most appropriate statement by the nurse?

• A) "It does happen sometimes, but you should be fine with the CPAP."
• B) "That is not likely because the CPAP can breathe for you if you stop breathing."
• C) "Don't worry, we'll be monitoring your oxygen saturation and we'll wake you up before that happens."
• D) "That is not likely, because when your body has is not getting enough oxygen, it sends an awakening alert."

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