Why is it so difficult for clients with impaired oxygenation to rest even though they are clearly experience fatigue?
Clients with impaired oxygenation are unable to rest even though they suffer from fatigue due to a variety of factors affecting their sleep pattern. They may be unable to find a position of comfort leading to tossing and turning and sleeping in an upright position that may not be comfortable. They may experience paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea – PND during the night that can awaken them from sleep leading to increased exhaustion and anxiety. They also can experience sleep apnea especially if they are overweight leading to interrupted sleep patterns resulting in daytime fatigue even though they did sleep. Clients who experience sleep apnea may have to be placed on CPAP during the night to treat this clinical disorder.
