Which physical assessment finding is supportive of a diagnosis of obstructive sleep ap-nea?
a. Barrel chest
b. Raccoon eyes
c. Enlarged nasal nares
d. Large neck circumference
ANS: D
Persons with obstructive sleep apnea often have a large neck circumference that appears to be related to pressure being applied to the trachea. Neither an enlarged chest nor enlarged nos-trils would cause the airway obstruction associated with this disorder. Blackened eyes are related to trauma or allergies.
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