The nurse is caring for a middle-aged man who complains of excessive daytime sleepiness.The nurse's examination reveals that the patient has large tonsils.He jokingly tells the nurse that his wife complains that he snores.The nurse hypothesizes that the patient has which of the following disorders?

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Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when muscles in the nasopharynx and pharynx relax during sleep,resulting in pauses in breathing.Typically patients are overweight,middle-aged men who complain of excessive daytime sleepiness.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Middle-Aged Man Who Complains