Which of the following individuals would be expected to have the highest risk of developing sleep apnea?
A)
A woman with restless legs syndrome and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
B)
A male client with a diagnosis of unstable angina and peripheral arterial disease
C)
A man with poorly controlled diabetes and hypertension
D)
A female with chronic insomnia and atrial fibrillation that is treated with warfarin
Ans:
C
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Male gender, diabetes, and hypertension are all associated with sleep apnea. COPD, angina, PAD, and atrial fibrillation are not noted to be strongly associated with sleep apnea.
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