A client's bed partner reports the client often has irregular snoring and silence followed by a snort. Does this warrant further assessment?
A) No, snoring has varied patterns
B) No, this is a description of normal snoring
C) Yes, this is an indicator of obstructive apnea
D) Yes, the bed partner is unable to sleep at night
Ans: C
Snoring is caused by an obstruction to airflow through the nose and mouth. When snoring changes from the characteristic sawing wood sound to a more irregular silence followed by a snort, this indicates obstructive apnea.
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