Multiple Choice
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is useful in the management of the patient with obstructive sleep apnea because it:
A) pushes air into and out of the lungs like a mechanical ventilator.
B) prevents airway collapse.
C) stretches the J receptors in the chest wall to stimulate breathing.
D) delivers a tidal volume breath to the patient.
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