The patient was experiencing apnea during sleep caused by repetitive pharyngeal collapse. The physician, in order to diagnose her condition as OSA, ordered a/an

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The recommended test for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a polysomnography (PSG), which measures various physiological parameters during sleep, including respiratory effort, airflow, oxygen saturation, and snoring. PSG is the gold standard for diagnosing OSA and assessing its severity. AFB (acid-fast bacillus), ABGs (arterial blood gases), and PFTs (pulmonary function tests) are not relevant for diagnosing OSA.

The Patient Was Experiencing Apnea During Sleep Caused by Repetitive