Physiological AdaptationQuestion 178 of 2368
A client is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Which treatment is common?
- A CPAP machine that uses mild air pressure to keep the airway open
- A stimulant medication such as modafinil taken every night before bed
- A scheduled daytime nap taken in the afternoon to make up for lost sleep
- A sleep diary only, without any device or other treatment being used
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Correct answer: A CPAP machine that uses mild air pressure to keep the airway open
CPAP uses continuous positive airway pressure to keep the airways open.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Sleep and Rest: Sleep Disorders. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026