Which client should the nurse recognize as most likely to experience sleep apnea?
A) Middle-aged female who takes a diuretic nightly.
B) Obese older male client with a short, thick neck.
C) Adolescent female with a history of tonsillectomy.
D) School-aged male with a history of hyperactivity disorder.
Ans: B) Obese older male client with a short, thick neck.
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