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The patient asks how the continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine decreases the incidence of sleep apnea. What is the correct response by the nurse?
 
  a. By stimulating inspiration to be deeper
  b. By taking over respiratory activity when the patient ceases to breathe
  c. By sounding an alarm if respirations have ceased
  d. By preventing relaxation of the tissues

Question 2

What does decreasing fluid intake in the late evening prevent?
 
  a. Increased digestive processes in the bowel
  b. Episodes of nocturia
  c. Gastroesophageal reflux
  d. Changes in body temperature


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

ANS: D
The use of CPAP keeps alveoli from collapsing and causing periodic apnea.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Reduced fluid intake in the evening will prevent nocturia, which interrupts sleep.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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