What is the most common predisposing factor to obstructive sleep apnea in children?
a. Chronic respiratory infections
b. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy
c. Obligatory mouth breathing
d. Paradoxical breathing
Answer: b. Adenotonsillar hypertrophy
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1. Patricia Benner 2. Martha Rogers 3. Hildegard Peplau 4. Florence Nightingale
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