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.

Answer and Explanation

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 D

Explanation

A. Hold the dropper just inside the ear canal. The dropper should be held above the ear canal to avoid contamination and injury.
B. Apply sterile gloves prior to administration. Sterile gloves are not necessary for administering ear drops. Clean gloves are sufficient.
C. Have the client remain in a side-lying position for 10 min. This is unnecessary. The client can return to an upright position after the medication has been administered.
D. Pull the pinna up and back. This is correct for adults. Pulling the pinna up and back straightens the ear canal for proper medication administration.

A. Offering alternative treatment options to a surgical procedure to a client B. Explaining the risks of a surgical procedure to a client C. Discussing the benefits of a surgical procedure with a client D. Evaluating a client's ability to give consent for a surgical procedure

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Offering alternative treatment options to a surgical procedure to a client This task involves making medical decisions, which is outside the RN's scope of practice and is the responsibility of the provider.
B. Explaining the risks of a surgical procedure to a client This task involves providing informed consent, which is the responsibility of the provider.
C. Discussing the benefits of a surgical procedure with a client This task involves providing informed consent, which is the responsibility of the provider.
D. Evaluating a client's ability to give consent for a surgical procedure Assessing a client's understanding and capacity to provide consent is within the RN's scope of practice and ensures that the client is informed and able to make decisions about their care.

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