Author Question: During a health history the nurse suspects that a patient may be experiencing sleep apnea. What ... (Read 73 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

During a health history the nurse suspects that a patient may be experiencing sleep apnea. What findings led the nurse to make this clinical decision?

Select all that apply.

1. The patient is yawning.
2. Blood pressure is 188/92 mmHg.
3. The patient reports having a headache every morning.
4. The patient reports a change in appetite and a 10 lb weight loss in 2 months.
5. The patient says family members complain about her snoring.

Question 2

A patient recovering from a total laryngectomy and permanent tracheostomy is being discharged. What observations indicate that discharge teaching has been effective?

Select all that apply.

1. The patient supports the head when moving in bed.
2. The patient drinks cool fluids throughout the day.
3. The patient is eager to go to the pool to go swimming.
4. The patient places a gauze sponge around the gastrostomy tube.
5. The patient covers the tracheostomy with a light gauze sponge.

succesfull · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 5
Manifestations of sleep apnea include daytime sleepiness, hypertension, a morning headache, and loud cyclic snoring. Changes in appetite and weight loss are not manifestations of sleep apnea.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1, 2, 5
Supporting the head when moving in bed reduces the strain on tissues in the operative area. Adequate fluid intake keeps secretions liquid and mucous membranes moist. Protecting the stoma from particulate matter in the air with gauze squares prevents foreign material from entering the lungs. The patient with a permanent tracheostomy cannot participate in water sports. Because the trachea and the esophagus are permanently separated by this surgery, there is no risk of aspiration during swallowing. A gastrostomy tube is not needed.