A pediatric patient has been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) .Which statement would the nurse use as a basis for explaining the etiology of this disorder?
A) Melatonin is not being released in sufficient quantity.
B) This condition is often due to adenotonsillar hypertrophy.
C) Children have a high ratio of REM sleep that can result in frequent gasping.
D) This can be related to a sleep position which compromises chest movement.
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