Which statement indicates to the nurse the client diagnosed with sleep apnea needs further teaching?

“It is all right to have a couple of beers because I have this CPAP machine."

“The CPAP will help me stay awake during the day while I am at work."

"If I lose weight I may not need treatment for sleep apnea."

"The CPAP machine holds my airway open with pressure."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Alcohol relaxes throat muscles, worsening obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The client should be educated to avoid alcohol, even while using a CPAP machine.
B. CPAP improves sleep quality and reduces daytime sleepiness, making this statement accurate.
C. Weight loss can reduce the severity of OSA, and some clients may no longer need treatment after significant weight loss.
D. The CPAP machine functions by delivering continuous air pressure to keep the airway open, which is a correct statement.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to be absorbed into the lungs effectively.
B. The client should wait at least 1 minute between inhalations if a second dose is needed, not 10 minutes.
C. The client should take a slow, deep breath while releasing the medication to ensure better lung deposition.
D. The client should inhale while pressing the inhaler, not exhale, to properly receive the medication.

A. "Crossing my legs will decrease my risk for a pulmonary embolism." B. “I will ask my doctor for a prescription for Chantix to help me stop smoking." C. “I will drink at least 8 glasses of water each day." D. "I will ask my sister to go for walks with me to aid in weight loss."

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Crossing the legs can actually increase the risk of venous stasis and clot formation, which can lead to a pulmonary embolism. The client needs further teaching to avoid this habit.
B. Smoking increases the risk of blood clot formation, so quitting smoking is an appropriate preventive measure.
C. Staying hydrated helps maintain good blood flow and reduces the risk of clot formation.
D. Regular exercise and weight management help prevent venous stasis and clot formation, lowering the risk of pulmonary embolism.

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