Asked by Stephanie Lenihan on May 18, 2024
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A 45-year-old obese patient has been scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery.The nurse who is preparing the patient for surgery asks,"Do you have a history of sleep apnea?" This is important to know before surgery because patients with sleep apnea:
A) are prone to snore after surgery and require a private room.
B) who receive general anesthesia have a greater risk for airway obstruction.
C) generally need additional pain medication.
D) usually require sleep aids to provide more restful sleep.
Sleep Apnea
A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep.
General Anesthesia
A medically induced state of unconsciousness accompanied by a loss of protective reflexes, used during surgical procedures.
Airway Obstruction
Any blockage of the air passages that prevents normal breathing, which can be partial or complete.
- Ascertain the connection between rest and physiological well-being.
- Understand the use and effects of sleep-related medications and interventions.
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Joseph GrimesMay 20, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
If a patient is scheduled for surgery,be sure to ask about a history of sleep apnea.Patients with sleep apnea who receive general anesthesia and pain medications after surgery have increased risk for developing airway obstruction during recovery.A private room is not necessary.Sleep apnea does not require a patient to need additional pain medication or sleep aids after surgery.
Learning Objectives
- Ascertain the connection between rest and physiological well-being.
- Understand the use and effects of sleep-related medications and interventions.
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