The nurse is completing an assessment of the patient's sleep patterns.Which of the following is a specific question that the nurse should ask to determine the potential presence of sleep apnea?
A)"How easily do you fall asleep?"
B)"Do you have vivid,lifelike dreams?"
C)"Do you ever experience loss of muscle control or falling?"
D)"Do you snore loudly or experience headaches?"

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The question "How easily do you fall asleep?" is directed at assessing the potential presence of insomnia.The questions "Do you have vivid,lifelike dreams?" and "Do you ever experience loss of muscle control or falling?" are directed at determining the potential presence of narcolepsy.To assess for sleep apnea,the nurse may ask,"Do you snore loudly?" and "Do you experience headaches after awakening?" A positive response may indicate that the patient experiences sleep apnea.

The Nurse Is Completing an Assessment of the Patient's Sleep