A nurse instructor is teaching a group of student nurses about obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Which treatment, according to the nurse, should be most appropriate to keep the airways from closing?

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Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the most appropriate treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as it provides a steady flow of air pressure to keep the airway open during sleep. Polysomnography is a diagnostic procedure used to diagnose OSA, not a treatment. Central nervous system stimulants and leukotriene antagonists are not used to treat OSA.

A Nurse Instructor Is Teaching a Group of Student Nurses