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Title: Although the most common effect of obstructive sleep apnea is a disrupted sleep pattern, the ...
Post by: reamanc20 on Jan 18, 2018
Although the most common effect of obstructive sleep apnea is a disrupted sleep pattern, the condition can cause a serious decline in arterial oxygen levels that may result in: (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. Hypertension
  2. Angina attacks
  3. Alzheimer's disease
  4. Cardiac dysrhythmias
  5. Cerebral vascular accidents
  6. Type 2 diabetes


Title: Although the most common effect of obstructive sleep apnea is a disrupted sleep pattern, the ...
Post by: jompau on Jan 18, 2018
ANS: 1, 2, 4, 5
Obstructive apnea causes a serious decline in arterial oxygen saturation level. Clients are at risk for cardiac dysrhythmias, right-sided heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, angina attacks, stroke, and hypertension. The other options are not directly related to a diminished supply of ar-terial oxygen.