Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
The nurse is preparing the client for a polysomnography to confirm sleep apnea. Which preprocedure instruction should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Polysomnography involves overnight monitoring in a sleep lab (C) to assess sleep patterns and confirm sleep apnea. Fasting (A) is unnecessary. Sedatives (B) are avoided to ensure natural sleep. Home monitors (D) are used for different tests, not polysomnography.