The nurse observes that a male patient is snoring every night. Which should the nurse as-sess in this patient to diagnose the potential for sleep apnea? (Choose all that apply.)
a. Change in appetite
b. Rituals for sleeping
c. Number of daytime naps
d. Headaches in the morning
e. Irritability during the day
f. Awakening during the night
C, D, E, F
a. Incorrect. Changes in appetite are rarely associated with an increased risk for sleep apnea.
b. Incorrect. Rituals for sleeping are rarely associated with an increased risk for sleep apnea.
c. Correct. The nurse asks the patient to evaluate how restorative or refreshing sleeping is for him because awakening unrefreshed is a risk factor for sleep apnea.
d. Correct. Having morning headaches is a risk factor for sleep apnea.
e. Correct. Daytime irritability and personality changes are risk factors for sleep apnea.
f. Correct. Having periods of nighttime wakefulness is a risk factor for sleep apnea.
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