Asked by Olivia Galvan on Jul 13, 2024
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During her sleep diagnostics,Ms.Ayres was noted to have two periods of apnea within the first hour,lasting around 10 seconds.Based on this finding,what would the nurse's actions include?
A) Initiate CPAP treatment
B) Prepare her for a polysomnography
C) Have emergency airway equipment on standby
D) Continue to monitor her
Apnea
A complete absence of respirations.
Polysomnography
Electroencephalographic recording of activity (movements, struggling, noisy respirations) during sleep.
CPAP Treatment
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure therapy, a common method for managing obstructive sleep apnea by keeping the airway open with a steady stream of air.
- Determine successful therapies and approaches for managing sleep apnea.
- Examine the consequences of designated conditions or actions on patterns of sleep.
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shantanu sarkarJul 19, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The nurse should continue to monitor Ms. Ayres to collect additional data and identify any patterns or trends in her sleep. While apnea is a concern, two short episodes may not warrant immediate intervention such as CPAP treatment or emergency airway equipment. A polysomnography may be indicated for further evaluation, but is not necessarily needed at this time.
Learning Objectives
- Determine successful therapies and approaches for managing sleep apnea.
- Examine the consequences of designated conditions or actions on patterns of sleep.