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yoooooman

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Priscilla is a 63-year-old patient who is suffering from a sleep disorder. When visiting the clinic, a nurse takes Pricilla's sleep history and notes that she has a deviated septum.
 
  The nurse knows that this structural abnormality predisposes Priscilla to which of the following? A. Narcolepsy
  B. Cataplexy
  C. Obstructive sleep apnea
  D. Insomnia

Question 2

Malcolm is a 57-year-old farmer who has recently begun having difficulty falling asleep. His nurse asks him about recent changes in his lifestyle.
 
  Which of the following lifestyle changes is probably not responsible for the change in his sleeping pattern? A. Change in mealtime
  B. Recent weight loss
  C. Change in bowel habits
  D. New mattress


parker125

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Structural abnormalities such as a deviated septum, nasal polyps, narrow lower jaw, or enlarged tonsils sometimes predispose a patient to obstructive apnea.

Answer to Question 2

C
Eating a large, heavy, and/or spicy meal within 3 to 4 hours of bedtime sometimes results in in-digestion that interferes with sleep. Weight loss or weight gain influences sleep patterns. The physical environment in which a person sleeps has a significant influence on the ability to fall and remain asleep.


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