A client stops breathing during sleep as a result of repetitive upper airway obstruction. To help decrease the frequency of the apneic episodes, the nurse intervenes by informing the client to:
a) Take a hypnotic medication at hours of sleep.
b) Eliminate alcohol ingestion.
c) Use nasal oxygen at night.
d) Sleep on the back.
Answer: b) Eliminate alcohol ingestion.
Explanation:
The client's symptoms are consistent with obstructive sleep apnea. Initial treatment includes avoidance of alcohol and hypnotic medications. Clients are told to not sleep on their backs. Administration of nasal oxygen may help with hypoxemia but has little effect on the frequency of apnea. pg.554
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