Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who is obese and has obstructive sleep apnea how to decrease the number of nightly apneic episodes. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Weight loss reduces airway obstruction in obese clients with sleep apnea, decreasing apneic episodes. Sleeping pills, back sleeping, and humidifiers may worsen or not address the condition.