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vicotolentino

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The nurse notes that two obese male residents snore loudly throughout the night. The nurse recognizes that snoring usually accompanies which health problem?
 
  A) Central sleep apnea
  B) Nocturnal sleep apnea
  C) Obstructive sleep apnea
  D) A combination of central and obstructive sleep apneas

Question 2

Your patient is receiving postoperative analgesic through a patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pump. You have given the patient a bolus of an opioid medication. You should prioritize the assessment of what potential problem?
 
  A) Sedation
  B) Respiratory depression
  C) Fluid overload
  D) Changes in their skin integrity


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rleezy04

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
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Snoring usually accompanies obstructive sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is not categorized as nocturnal.. Central sleep apnea is caused by a defect in the central nervous system that affects the diaphragm.

Answer to Question 2

B


vicotolentino

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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