The nurse is teaching an older client about an overnight sleep study to diagnose sleep apnea. What will the nurse include when teaching this client? Select all that apply.
1. Oxygen saturation level will be measured.
2. An electrocardiogram will be used to measure heart activity.
3. Pins will be inserted into leg muscles to measure tone and tension.
4. An electromyogram will be done to measure face and leg movements.
5. An electroencephalogram will be done to measure brain wave activity.
1. Oxygen saturation level will be measured.
2. An electrocardiogram will be used to measure heart activity.
4. An electromyogram will be done to measure face and leg movements.
5. An electroencephalogram will be done to measure brain wave activity.
Explanation: 1. During an overnight sleep study, the client's oxygen saturation level will be measured.
2. During an overnight sleep study, an electrocardiogram will be used to measure heart activity.
3. During an overnight sleep study, pins are not inserted into leg muscles to measure tone and tension.
4. During an overnight sleep study, an electromyogram will be done to measure face and leg movements.
5. During an overnight sleep study, an electroencephalogram will be done to measure brain wave activity.
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