The nurse is caring for a patient with sleep apnea.The patient complains that he is constantly fatigued.Which response is most appropriate for the nurse to make?

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Periods of apnea followed by abrupt intake of air frequently awaken the patient and reduce the amount of rapid eye movement (REM)sleep.Patients with sleep apnea experience oxygen deficiency.Mild apnea may be treated with conservative measures like avoiding alcohol 4 to 6 hours before bed.Telling the patient that all patients sleep poorly in the hospital ignores the patient's concern and makes an overgeneralization based on the nurse's bias.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Sleep Apnea