A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of sleep apnea. The client understands the disease process when he says:
a) "I should sleep on my side all night long."
b) "I need to keep my inhaler at the bedside."
c) "I should eat a high-protein diet."
d) "I should become involved in a weight loss program."
Answer: d) "I should become involved in a weight loss program."
Explanation:
Obesity and decreased pharyngeal muscle tone commonly contribute to sleep apnea; the client may need to become involved in a weight loss program. Using an inhaler won't alleviate sleep apnea, and the physician probably wouldn't order an inhaler unless the client had other respiratory complications. A high-protein diet and sleeping on the side aren't treatment factors associated with sleep apnea. pg.553
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