Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep apneaA nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep apnea about how to decrease the number of apneic episodes he has each night. Which statement indicates that the client understands the instructions?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Losing weight can help decrease the number of apneic episodes in a client with obstructive sleep apnea. Obesity is a major risk factor, and weight loss can reduce airway obstruction.