The nurse is completing the admission assessment on a client who has obstructive sleep apnea. Which findings would be probable in this client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Reddened uvula
2. Large soft palate
3. Obesity
4. Short neck
5. Deviated septum
Correct Answer: 1,2,3
Rationale: Clients with obstructive sleep apnea are likely to have a reddened and enlarged uvula and soft palate. They may be obese. A large, thick neck (over 17.5 inches) is more likely to be problematic than is a short neck. Deviated septum is an unlikely cause of obstructive apnea.
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