The patient was experiencing apnea during sleep caused by repetitive pharyngeal collapse.The physician,in order to diagnose her condition as OSA,ordered a(n)
A)CPAP.
B)ABGs.
C)PFTs.
D)PSG.

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The best choice to diagnose the patient's condition is a PSG (polysomnography) which involves monitoring a patient's physiological parameters during sleep, including brain waves, muscle activity, eye movement, and airflow through the nose and mouth. It can determine the severity of apnea episodes and identify the cause of respiratory disturbances during sleep. CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is a treatment option for OSA, while ABGs (arterial blood gases) and PFTs (pulmonary function tests) are not specific for diagnosing OSA.

The Patient Was Experiencing Apnea During Sleep Caused by Repetitive