The patient with sleep apnea is fitted with a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask and asks the nurse how this device will help. The nurse correctly responds with which statement?
a. "The device delivers constant positive pressure to keep your airway open."
b. "The device will require you to be intu-bated to open your airway."
c. "The device delivers oxygen only when you are apneic."
d. "The device delivers negative pressure to stimulate your respirations."
A
The CPAP mask delivers a constant positive pressure to keep the airway open. CPAP does not require intubation and does not deliver negative pressure.
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