A Patient with Sleep Apnea Who Uses a Continuous Positive

question 8

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)Schedule a preoperative sleep study.
• B)Take your home device to the hospital.
• C)Expect intubation with mechanical ventilation after surgery.
• D)Avoid requesting pain medication while you are hospitalized.

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