Author Question: Although the most common effect of obstructive sleep apnea is a disrupted sleep pattern, the ... (Read 51 times)

pane00 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Although the most common effect of obstructive sleep apnea is a disrupted sleep pattern, the condition can cause a serious decline in arterial oxygen levels that may result in: (Select all that apply.)

1. Hypertension
2. Angina attacks
3. Alzheimer's disease
4. Cardiac dysrhythmias
5. Cerebral vascular accidents
6. Type 2 diabetes

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to discuss the management of the sleeping disorder narcolepsy.

In addition to the prescription of stimulants and antidepressants, which of the following non-pharmaceutical strategies should be included and shared with the client? (Select all that apply.)
1. Wine with meals
2. Regular use of a sauna
3. Light but high-protein meals
4. Regular use of chewing gum
5. Adoption of a regular exercise routine
6. Brief daytime naps of 20 minutes or less

ASDFGJLO · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5
Obstructive apnea causes a serious decline in arterial oxygen saturation level. Clients are at risk for cardiac dysrhythmias, right-sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, angina attacks, stroke, and hypertension. The other options are not directly related to a diminished supply of ar-terial oxygen.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 3, 4, 5, 6
Narcoleptics may be helped by brief daytime naps no longer than 20 minutes, a regular exercise program, avoiding shifts in sleep, eating light meals high in protein, practicing deep breathing, chewing gum, and taking vitamins. Clients with narcolepsy need to avoid factors that increase drowsiness (e.g., alcohol, heavy meals, exhausting activities, long-distance driving, and long pe-riods of sitting in hot, stuffy rooms).