A nurse has counseled a client who has a sleep disorder that losing weight may be beneficial. This client has most likely been diagnosed with what sleep disorder?
A) Restless leg syndrome
B) Narcolepsy
C) Obstructive sleep apnea–hypopnea syndrome (OSAHS)
D) Insomnia
Ans: C
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Effective treatments for OSAHS include weight loss, nightly nasal nocturnal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP), and oral appliances designed to maintain patency of the upper airway during sleep. Weight loss does not assist with the other listed sleep disorders.
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