To Promote Deep Breathing, Coughing, and Turning by a Postoperative

question 13

Multiple Choice

To promote deep breathing, coughing, and turning by a postoperative client on the first postoperative day, what would be the best action by the nurse?

• A)Teach the client the purpose of respiratory care and ambulation.
• B)Provide constant reinforcement for accomplishing these activities.
• C)Assess the client's pain level before these activities.
• D)Emphasize the complications of immobility and poor cough effort.

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Definitions:

Arms Down

An instruction often given in various contexts (e.g., during physical examinations or exercises) to position the arms alongside the body.

Confused Patient

An individual experiencing disorientation regarding time, place, or identity, often observed in healthcare settings.

Medication Refusal

The act of a patient choosing not to take a prescribed medication, which may affect treatment outcomes.

Educate Patient

The process of providing patients with information regarding their health condition, treatment options, and care practices to promote informed decision-making and self-care.