To Minimize an Older Adult's Risk for Developing Postsurgical Atelectasis,the

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Multiple Choice

To minimize an older adult's risk for developing postsurgical atelectasis,the nurse does which of the following? (Select all that apply. )

• A)Regularly assesses and medicates for pain.
• B)Teaches effective deep-breathing techniques.
• C)Provides oxygen via nasal cannula.
• D)Encourages the patient to drink all fluids on meal trays.
• E)Assesses lung sounds frequently.

Grasp the importance of self-awareness in personal development and conflict situations.

Appreciate the value of supportive relationships in personal and professional growth.

Recognize different learning styles and their application in educational and professional contexts.

Understand cultural competence and its importance in internships and professional development.

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Definitions:

Empirically-Based Knowledge

Information or data obtained through observation, experimentation, or experience, rather than theory or pure logic.

Observed Actions

Actions or behaviors that are seen and noted by others, typically used as data in research or study.

Intuition

The ability to understand or know something immediately, without the need for conscious reasoning.

Sociohistorical Context

The combination of social and historical circumstances that influence and give meaning to an individual's experiences, behaviors, and societal structures.