The Patient with Sleep Apnea Is Fitted with a Continuous

question 27

Multiple Choice

The patient with sleep apnea is fitted with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask and asks the nurse how this device will help.How should the nurse respond?

• A) "The device delivers constant positive pressure to keep your airway open."
• B) "The device will require you to be intubated to open your airway."
• C) "The device delivers oxygen only when you are apneic."
• D) "The device delivers negative pressure to stimulate your respirations."

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