A community health nurse is preparing an educational program about sleep and rest. Which of the following information should the nurse include about sleep apnea?
Cirrhosis of the liver is a risk factor for the development of sleep apnea.
People who have sleep apnea fall asleep uncontrollably throughout the day.
The most common type of sleep apnea is central sleep apnea.
Sleep apnea causes airflow through the mouth and nose to stop for at least 10 seconds.
The Correct Answer is D
A. Cirrhosis of the liver is a risk factor for the development of sleep apnea. Cirrhosis is not a known risk factor for sleep apnea. Risk factors include obesity, large neck circumference, and smoking.
B. People who have sleep apnea fall asleep uncontrollably throughout the day. This describes narcolepsy, not sleep apnea. Sleep apnea may cause daytime sleepiness but not uncontrollable sleep attacks.
C. The most common type of sleep apnea is central sleep apnea. Obstructive sleep apnea is the most common type, not central sleep apnea.
D. Sleep apnea causes airflow through the mouth and nose to stop for at least 10 seconds. This is the correct definition of sleep apnea.
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Correct Answer is A
Explanation
A. Osteoarthritis Obesity increases the stress on weight-bearing joints, leading to degeneration and increased risk of osteoarthritis.
B. Emphysema This condition is primarily related to smoking and other respiratory irritants, not directly to obesity.
C. Hyperthyroidism Obesity is typically associated with hypothyroidism, not hyperthyroidism.
D. Hypotension Obesity is more commonly associated with hypertension (high blood pressure), not hypotension (low blood pressure).
Correct Answer is D
Explanation
A. The client has gastroesophageal reflux disease. GERD does not typically increase the risk of falls.
B. The client is 62 years old. Age alone does not necessarily indicate a high fall risk, especially if the client is relatively healthy.
C. The client smokes half a pack of cigarettes per day. Smoking is a risk factor for many health issues but is not directly linked to an increased risk of falls.
D. The client has urinary incontinence. This is correct. Urinary incontinence increases the risk of falls, particularly if the client needs to frequently get up quickly to use the bathroom, potentially slipping or tripping.
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