A Pediatric Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea

question 18

Multiple Choice

A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) .Which statement would the nurse use as a basis for explaining the etiology of this disorder?

• A) Melatonin is not being released in sufficient quantity.
• B) This condition is often due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
• C) Children have a high ratio of REM sleep that can result in frequent gasping.
• D) This can be related to a sleep position which compromises chest movement.

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