To help the patient prevent postoperative pulmonary complications preoperatively, the nurse should:
Understand the Problem
The question is asking what actions a nurse should take preoperatively to help a patient prevent postoperative pulmonary complications. It presents multiple-choice options related to patient care practices.
Answer
Teach the client to use a flow-oriented incentive spirometer.
The nurse should teach the client to use a flow-oriented incentive spirometer to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications preoperatively.
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The nurse should teach the client to use a flow-oriented incentive spirometer to prevent postoperative pulmonary complications preoperatively.
More Information
Using an incentive spirometer helps to improve lung function and prevent complications like atelectasis by promoting deep breathing and lung expansion.
Tips
One common mistake is not demonstrating the correct use of the spirometer, which is crucial for its effectiveness.
Sources
- Incentive Spirometer and Inspiratory Muscle Training - StatPearls - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Preventing postoperative pulmonary complications - myamericannurse.com
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