The nurse is planning patient education on obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)? Which will she include as a risk factor for OSA?
1. Opioid addiction
2. Hypertension
3. Narcolepsy
4. Hypersomnolence
Answer: 2
Explanation: Risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea include obesity, male gender, snoring, witnessed apnea, genetic disorders, menopause and hypertension. Opioid addiction may be a factor in central sleep apnea. Narcolepsy and hypersomnolence are different disorders.
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