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ec501234 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

An older patient with sleep apnea is prescribed continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). What will the nurse explain to the patient about this treatment? Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Pressure keeps the airway open.
2. An oral airway is inserted each night.
3. The machine is noisy and will keep the patient awake.
4. Noninvasive treatment is administered through a nasal mask.
5. The face mask is uncomfortable but the patient will get used to it.

Question 2

A 70-year-old client comes into the clinic for his pneumonia vaccine. During the client interview, he seems to have mild difficulty with some words and tells you he forgets the names of people at times.

He is alert, and oriented to time, person, and place. His responses seem appropriate. The nurse determines the cognitive changes that the client describes are
A) early symptoms of dementia.
B) indicators of depression in the elderly.
C) normal signs of aging.
D) memory impairment that may be related to cerebral ischemia.

juwms · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1,4
Rationale: Continuous positive airway pressure works by applying pressure to the airway in order to keep the airway open during sleep.

Answer to Question 2

C