The client reports feeling tired. During the data collection, the client states a lack of understanding about why she does not feel refreshed since everyone at home laughs about her loud snoring at night
The nurse becomes concerned about sleep apnea. What assessment finding will support sleep apnea as a potential problem for this client? 1. Thin body build
2. Hypertension
3. Female gender
4. Short stature
2. Hypertension
Rationale:
Sleep apnea may be linked to a partial obstruction of the airway when the muscles of the throat, soft palate, and tongue relax during sleep. Risk factors include obesity, smoking, hypertension, and large neck size. Males have a higher incidence of sleep apnea than females. Stature does not play a role in sleep apnea.
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