A nurse assesses clients on the medical-surgical unit. Which client is at greatest risk for development of obstructive sleep apnea?
a. A 26-year-old woman who is 8 months pregnant
b. A 42-year-old man with gastroesophageal reflux disease
c. A 55-year-old woman who is 50 pounds overweight
d. A 73-year-old man with type 2 diabetes mellitus
ANS: C
The client at highest risk would be the one who is extremely overweight. None of the other clients have risk factors for sleep apnea.
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