What factors can contribute to sleep apnea? (Select all that ...

[Jkov05]

What factors can contribute to sleep apnea? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Obesity
  b. Diabetes
  c. Hypotension
  d. African American heritage
  e. Use of alcohol

Question 2

What are reasons that most long-term care residents go to sleep early and awaken early? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Increased blood pressure
  b. Drop in core temperature
  c. Diminished food intake
  d. Diminished hormone production
  e. Decreased exposure to light

[Jmfn03]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Hypotension does not contribute to sleep apnea. All other options are considered to be factors that contribute to sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, E
Decrease in body temperature and diminished light exposure cause circadian changes, which result in going to bed early and rising early.

[Jkov05]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[sailorcrescent]

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