The nurse is concerned that an older patient has undiagnosed sleep apnea and is at risk for which additional health problem?
1. Underweight
2. Excessive deep sleep
3. Increased risk for sudden death and stroke
4. Excessive tension in the muscles of the throat and soft palate
3
Rationale: Being underweight is not associated with sleep apnea. Obesity is associated with sleep apnea.
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