A Nurse Is Assessing the Sleep History of Different Clients

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nurse is assessing the sleep history of different clients for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) . Which client does the nurse recognize as exhibiting signs of OSA?

• A)The client with excessive daytime sleepiness, snoring, and repetitive pauses in breathing during sleep
• B)The client with drowsiness during the daytime, ability to sleep only 6 hours at night, snoring, and leg cramps at night
• C)The client with difficulty getting back to sleep after waking during the night, hallucinations when awake and jerking of the legs during sleep
• D)The client with sleepwalking, nightmares, and leg cramps at night

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