Aclient with sleep apnea who received a new prescription for a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device a week ago returns to the clinic and says that severe daytime fatigue is still a problem. Which action should the nurse take first?
A)Teach about radiofrequency ablation.
B)Plan to schedule a nighttime PSG study.
C)Ask the client whether the CPAP is being used every night.
D)Discuss the possible surgical approaches used for sleep apnea.

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CPAP is very effective in reducing sleep apnea, but patient adherence is frequently a problem. Surgery, radiofrequency ablation, or a follow-up PSG study may be indicated, but the nurse's first action should be to assess whether the CPAP is being used as prescribed.

Aclient with Sleep Apnea Who Received a New Prescription for a Continuous