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concept of nursing 1
obstructive sleep apnea
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happens to the patient physiologically during an apneic period? | Blood carbon dioxide levels rise |
| f a patient’s sleep apnea is left untreated, which serious consequences may develop? | Death, Marital problems, Difficulty holding a job |
| A patient reports daytime sleepiness and indicates that he thinks he has sleep apnea. What is the initial assessment performed to evaluate this patient’s suspicion? | Sleep history review |
| Which statement by the patient demonstrates an understanding of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea? | "CPAP can improve my concentration." |
| A patient is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and provided with a CPAP mask and device to use. The patient returns a month later and reports no reduction in symptoms. | -- |
| Which question by the nurse would elicit the most appropriate additional information from the patient? | "Are you experiencing problems with your mask?" |
| What is an appropriate response to a patient with a history of heart failure who asks why it is important to treat sleep apnea? | "Untreated sleep apnea can worsen heart failure." |
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