Over two-thirds of obese patients also suffer from what pathology?
a. Diabetes
b. Sleep apnea
c. Myocardial infarction
d. Peripheral vascular disease
ANS: B
Over two-thirds of obese patients have sleep apnea. All obese patients on admission should be evaluated for sleep apnea if not already being treated for their sleep apnea.
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eupnea
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