Why Will the Patient with Sleep Apnea Be Encouraged to Use

Why will the patient with sleep apnea be encouraged to use the CPAP machine while in the hospital after surgery?

A) It will keep the patient in deep levels of REM,which will decrease the need for pain medication.
B) It will help decrease noise from the roommate and hospital environment that may keep the patient awake.
C) The patient needs ventilator support owing to the increased chance of postoperative respiratory complications.
D) The patient needs to follow the same bedtime routine to promote a safe environment for sleep.

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