Which of the following older patients demonstrates changes in sleep patterns attributable to central sleep apnea?
a. A patient who wakes up two to three times per night and is tired during the day
b. A patient who reports sleeping less soundly and not feeling rested
c. A patient who consistently awakens at 4 AM and goes to bed at 7 PM
d. A patient who has irregular respiration during sleep and whose inspiratory muscles intermittently fail
D
Inspiratory muscle paralysis is a symptom of central sleep apnea. The other answers are associated with lifestyle habits that should be modified or changed to enhance sleep hygiene.
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