The nurse is caring for a client requiring noninvasive continuous positive pressure ventilation for obstructive sleep apnea.Which less invasive treatments to reduce sleep apnea would the nurse explore prior to initiating this intervention?

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Noninvasive continuous positive pressure ventilation (CPAP) is a highly effective treatment for sleep apnea, but it is also invasive and requires daily compliance with wearing a mask. Before initiating CPAP, less invasive treatment options should be explored. Surgery to remove the uvula is rarely performed as there are more effective and less invasive options available. Community support groups may be beneficial for some clients, but they do not directly address the physical cause of sleep apnea. Medications are not typically effective for treating sleep apnea. Oral appliances to advance the lower jaw and base of the tongue and weight loss are effective noninvasive treatments for obstructive sleep apnea and should be considered before initiating CPAP.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Requiring Noninvasive Continuous