A patient reports waking up with frequent headaches and sore throat. What question by the nurse is most appropriate?
a. "Does acetaminophen (Tylenol) provide relief?"
b. "Does your partner say you snore at night?"
c. "Do you drink enough water during the day?"
d. "Do you ever wake up with night sweats?"
B
Waking up with headaches and sore throat are manifestations of sleep apnea. Family members often say the patient snores loudly during the night and wakes up gasping. The nurse should as-sess for these other signs of the disorder. The other questions may or may not be appropriate if the patient does not snore at night.
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