An older patient is diagnosed with sleep apnea. Which ...

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An older patient is diagnosed with sleep apnea. Which interventions can the nurse add to the patient's care plan to address this health problem? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Discussing smoking cessation techniques
  2. Encouraging the patient to sleep on the side
  3. Instructing to avoid alcohol before going to sleep
  4. Suggesting sleeping in an upright position in a chair
  5. Consulting with a dietitian to discuss meal planning for weight reduction

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an elderly client in the hospital with CHF. This is the client's third admission in the last 2 months.
 
  The client discloses to the nurse that the reason she keeps coming back to the hospital is that she can't afford to purchase her medications. Which of the following is the most appropriate initial response by the nurse?
  A) I'm not surprised that you can't afford them. You are on a lot of medications.
  B) Do you not have insurance?
  C) I will contact our social services department. Someone from there will be up to see you before you are discharged.
  D) There are several ways that we might be able to reduce the cost of your medications. Medicare Part D, generic medications, and samples from your physician's office are some of the ways we can try.

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Answer to Question 1

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Treatment for sleep apnea may include teaching the patient to avoid smoking since this has been known to aggravate sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

D