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A 45-Year-Old Obese Patient Has Been Scheduled for Cardiac Bypass

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A 45-year-old obese patient has been scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery.The nurse who is preparing the patient for surgery asks,"Do you have a history of sleep apnea?" This is important to know before surgery because patients with sleep apnea:


A) are prone to snore after surgery and require a private room.
B) who receive general anesthesia have a greater risk for airway obstruction.
C) generally need additional pain medication.
D) usually require sleep aids to provide more restful sleep.

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