Randy is a 45-year-old obese patient who has been scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery. Rachel is a student nurse who is preparing him for surgery
One of the questions that she asks him is, "Do you have a history of sleep apnea?" This is important to know before surgery because pa-tients with sleep apnea: A. are prone to snore after surgery and require a private room.
B. who receive general anesthesia have a greater risk for airway obstruction.
C. generally need additional pain medication.
D. usually require sleep aids to provide more restful sleep.
B
If a patient is scheduled for surgery, be sure to ask about a history of sleep apnea. Patients with sleep apnea who receive general anesthesia and pain medications after surgery have increased risk for developing airway obstruction during recovery.
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