A Postoperative Patient Is Taking Shallow Breaths Because of Fear

question 2

Multiple Choice

A postoperative patient is taking shallow breaths because of fear of incisional pain. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Contact the physician to request nebulized mist treatments (NMTs).
• B)Instruct the patient on the use of an incentive spirometer.
• C)Call respiratory therapy to provide a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).
• D)Measure peak expiratory flow rate with a peak flow meter.

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