Which of the following complaints is frequently seen in a patient with obstructive sleep apnea?
a. Dizziness
b. Chest pain
c. Shortness of breath with exertion
d. Excessive daytime sleepiness
ANS: D
Patients who have an increased frequency of awakenings and microarousals have more daytime sleepiness and greater difficulty with daytime functioning than does the general population.
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