Severe sleep apnea is diagnosed in a client after completion of a series of sleep studies. The physician recommends a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine be used
The client is resistant, reporting he does not feel this is an unnecessary expense and snoring is not so bad. What response by the nurse is most beneficial at this time?
A) "Perhaps you can try sleeping in another position to reduce the snoring."
B) "The CPAP is about 75% effective in relieving upper obstruction and should be reconsidered."
C) "Untreated sleep apnea may increase your risk of cardiovascular complications."
D) "Since you have decided to forgo the CPAP, I would recommend you avoid caffeine and alcohol at bedtime."
C
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