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Why are people with obesity more predisposed to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
Why are people with obesity more predisposed to Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)?
- As a result of their increased risk of respiratory failure
- Due to their larger necks, which can compress the oropharynx (correct)
- Because of their reduced chest expansion capacity
- Due to their increased body fat, which affects lung function
What is the primary reason for maintaining a low Fowler's position in patients with obesity?
What is the primary reason for maintaining a low Fowler's position in patients with obesity?
- To reduce pressure on the chest
- To maximize chest expansion (correct)
- To prevent deep vein thrombosis
- To alleviate respiratory failure
What is a critical consideration when administering medication to patients with obesity?
What is a critical consideration when administering medication to patients with obesity?
- The patient's skin integrity must be assessed
- The patient's BP cuff size must be adjusted
- The patient's diet must be restricted
- Weight-based calculations may need to be altered (correct)
Why are frequent skin assessments important in patients with obesity?
Why are frequent skin assessments important in patients with obesity?
Why is continuous pulse oximetry important in patients with obesity?
Why is continuous pulse oximetry important in patients with obesity?
What is a common issue in the skin folds of patients with obesity?
What is a common issue in the skin folds of patients with obesity?
What is the purpose of wound care consultation in patients with obesity?
What is the purpose of wound care consultation in patients with obesity?
Why is it important to use appropriately sized BP cuffs in patients with obesity?
Why is it important to use appropriately sized BP cuffs in patients with obesity?
What is a risk factor for respiratory failure in patients with obesity?
What is a risk factor for respiratory failure in patients with obesity?
Why is it important to monitor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with obesity?
Why is it important to monitor for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in patients with obesity?
