The nurse knows the following risk factors are associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA): (Select all that apply.)
a. Deviated septum
b. Recessed chin
c. Alcohol use
d. Large neck
e. Tonsillectomy
ANS: A, B, C, D
Risk factors for OSA include obesity, large neck circumference, smoking, alcohol use, and a family history of OSA. Structural abnormalities such as a recessed chin, abnormal upper-airway structures, deviated septum, nasal polyps, or enlarged tonsils can predispose a person to OSA.
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