A 45-year-old obese patient has been scheduled for cardiac bypass surgery.The nurse who is preparing the patient for surgery asks,"Do you have a history of sleep apnea?" This is important to know before surgery because patients with sleep apnea:

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If a patient is scheduled for surgery,be sure to ask about a history of sleep apnea.Patients with sleep apnea who receive general anesthesia and pain medications after surgery have increased risk for developing airway obstruction during recovery.A private room is not necessary.Sleep apnea does not require a patient to need additional pain medication or sleep aids after surgery.

A 45-Year-Old Obese Patient Has Been Scheduled for Cardiac Bypass