Practice Question
A client with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) calls the clinic to report difficulty wearing the continuous positive air pressure (CPAP) mask because it is uncomfortable. The client asks the nurse for an alternative way to manage sleep apnea. Which recommendation should the nurse provide?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Begin a weight loss program.
Rationale:
🟩 Obesity is a key risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and weight loss significantly improves airway patency during sleep.
🟩 While CPAP is the standard therapy, weight reduction can decrease severity or eliminate the need for long-term CPAP use.
🟩 Alcohol and sedatives relax airway muscles and worsen apnea; sleeping flat also aggravates symptoms.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: HESI Exam(s)
- Domain: Hesi MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4
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