Sleep apnea would be diagnosed in a patient who has which of these findings?
1) More than 15 apnea episodes per hour of sleep.
2) More than 5 apnea episodes per hour over an 8-hour period.
3) More than 75% of the apneas are obstructive.
4) More than 75% of the apneas and hypopneas are obstructive.
A)1, 4
B)2, 3
C)2, 3, 4
D)1, 3, 4

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Sleep apnea diagnosis can be made when a patient has more than 15 apnea episodes per hour of sleep or when more than 5 episodes occur per hour over an 8-hour period, which is a common diagnostic threshold. Additionally, a diagnosis can be supported when more than 75% of the apneas are obstructive or when more than 75% of both apneas and hypopneas are obstructive, indicating obstructive sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea Would Be Diagnosed in a Patient Who Has