The patient asks how the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine decreases the incidence of sleep apnea. What is the correct response by the nurse?
a. By stimulating inspiration to be deeper
b. By taking over respiratory activity when the patient ceases to breathe
c. By sounding an alarm if respirations have ceased
d. By preventing relaxation of the tissues
ANS: D
The use of CPAP keeps alveoli from collapsing and causing periodic apnea.
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