A nurse caring for a patient prior to surgery should recognize which of the following factors place a client at risk for obstructive sleep apnea? (Select all that apply. )

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Structural abnormalities,such as a deviated septum,nasal polyps,certain jaw configurations,or enlarged tonsils predispose a client to obstructive apnea.Individuals with mixed apnea often have signs and symptoms of right-sided heart failure.Respiratory tract infections do not predispose a client to obstructive sleep apnea.Clients with obstructive apnea are often middle-age,obese men.Obesity itself does not predispose a client to obstructive sleep apnea.

A Nurse Caring for a Patient Prior to Surgery Should