A patient with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is being discharged. What patient state-ment indicates the need for further teaching?
a. "I hope to lose some weight."
b. "My antidepressants seem to be helping."
c. "I will try the oral appliance that the doctor suggested."
d. "A glass of wine at bedtime will help relax my airways."
ANS: D
Health care providers usually discourage patients with this disorder from using sedating sub-stances such as alcohol, because these types of sedatives often exacerbate the problem by re-laxing the airway, thus increasing the risk of longer apneic episodes throughout the night. The remaining options are all positive strategies to help with OSA.
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