The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Sleep Apnea

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with sleep apnea.The patient complains that he is constantly fatigued.Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

• A) "Patients with sleep apnea experience oxygen overloads, which lead to drowsiness."
• B) "Patients with sleep apnea often wake frequently during the night."
• C) "Patients with mild sleep apnea benefit from a small amount of red wine right before bed."
• D) "All patients have difficulty sleeping properly in the hospital."

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