A Patient with Sleep Apnea Who Uses a Continuous Positive

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient with sleep apnea who uses a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is preparing to have inpatient surgery.Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient?

• A) Remind the patient to take the CPAP device to the hospital.
• B) Plan to schedule a nighttime polysomnography (PSG) study before surgery.
• C) Discourage the patient from requesting pain medication while hospitalized.
• D) Call the hospital to ensure that mechanical ventilation will be available for the patient.

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