The nurse is alert to patients who may be predisposed to obstructive sleep apnea.This includes which of the following individuals?

A) Patients with heart disease.
B) Patients with respiratory infections.
C) Patients with nasal polyps.
D) Patients who are obese.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing due to the collapse of the airway during sleep.

Nasal Polyps

Noncancerous growths on the lining of nasal passages or sinuses, often resulting in breathing difficulties or loss of smell.