The client is being treated with a nasal continuous positive airway pressure device (CPAP) for sleep apnea. What finding would the nurse evaluate as indicating that this treatment has been helpful to the client?
A)
The client reports a decrease in morning headache.
B)
The client sleeps so soundly that he snores.
C)
The client's diabetes is now under control.
D)
The client has lost 7 pounds since treatment began.
A
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