Asked by Marco Tulio Canjura-Martinez on Jul 17, 2024
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A patient has returned from back surgery.The family has brought in the patient's continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machine.What is the best rationale for allowing the patient to use the CPAP machine at night?
A) It will keep the patient in deep levels of REM, which will decrease the need for pain medication.
B) It will help decrease hospital noise that will keep the patient awake.
C) The patient needs ventilator support owing to the increased chance of postoperative respiratory complications.
D) The patient needs to follow the same bedtime routine to promote a safe environment for sleep.
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
A treatment method for sleep apnea that involves wearing a mask over the nose and/or mouth that delivers a constant stream of air to keep the airways open during sleep.
Deep Levels of REM
Phases within Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep that involve more intense brain activity and are thought to be crucial for memory consolidation and mood regulation.
Bedtime Routine
A series of activities done consistently before going to bed to signal the body it’s time to sleep.
- Detail methods for fostering beneficial sleeping behaviors and habits.
- Comprehend the application and impacts of medications and interventions related to sleep.
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Learning Objectives
- Detail methods for fostering beneficial sleeping behaviors and habits.
- Comprehend the application and impacts of medications and interventions related to sleep.
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