When a patient with sleep apnea says, "I'm not wearing that silly mask. I look like something out of Star Wars," what should the nurse remind the patient about the function of the mask?
a. Increases oxygen intake
b. Stimulates regular respirations
c. Sounds an alarm when the oxygen con-centration drops
d. Uses positive pressure to keep the airway open
D
The sleep apnea mask, through positive pressure, keeps the airway open during sleep.
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a. fluid will be withdrawn from the stool. b. stool becomes hard and dry. c. less mucus is formed in the colon. d. lumen of bowel constricts because of smaller bulk. e. peristalsis slows.