A nurse is caring for a client who has a history of sleep apnea. the client understands the disease process when he says:

I believe the clients understands the disease process when he says that "i should become involved in a weight loss program".

Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that occurs when a person's breathing is interrupted during sleep. Individuals with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, which means that the brain and the other parts of the body may not get enough oxygen.