A Patient with Sleep Apnea Who Uses a Continuous Positive

A patient with sleep apnea who uses a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is preparing to have inpatient surgery.Which instructions should the nurse provide to the patient?

A) Remind the patient to take the CPAP device to the hospital.
B) Plan to schedule a nighttime polysomnography (PSG) study before surgery.
C) Discourage the patient from requesting pain medication while hospitalized.
D) Call the hospital to ensure that mechanical ventilation will be available for the patient.

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