A 10 year old is diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea.When the parents ask, the nurse shares that the initial treatment will be:
A) tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A).
B) weight loss.
C) continuous positive airway pressure.
D) drug therapy.

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Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A) is often the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea in children, especially if they have enlarged tonsils and adenoids contributing to the obstruction.

A 10 Year Old Is Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea