A patient states that he has been treated for sleep apnea over the past year. You document this and note in the care plan that nurses should be aware of which of the following signs or symptoms?
A) Loud snoring or gasping while asleep
B) Calling out and moving excessively while asleep
C) Evidence of teeth grinding while asleep
D) Feeling agitated during the day
Ans: A
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Obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS) is associated with repetitive episodes of reduced airflow (hypopnea) or cessation of airflow (apnea) resulting from collapse of the upper airway. Clients with this condition experience sleep disruption and excessive daytime sleepiness. They typically snore loudly and may gasp or choke during sleep. Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness and associated with cataplexy (sudden bilateral loss of postural muscle tone) and other rapid eye movement (REM) sleep phenomena. Parasomnias include problems such as sleepwalking and tooth grinding.
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