Although the most common effect of obstructive sleep apnea is a disrupted sleep pattern, the condition can cause a serious decline in arterial oxygen levels that may result in: (Select all that apply.)
1. Hypertension
2. Angina attacks
3. Alzheimer's disease
4. Cardiac dysrhythmias
5. Cerebral vascular accidents
6. Type 2 diabetes
ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5
Obstructive apnea causes a serious decline in arterial oxygen saturation level. Clients are at risk for cardiac dysrhythmias, right-sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, angina attacks, stroke, and hypertension. The other options are not directly related to a diminished supply of ar-terial oxygen.
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