A Client Being Treated for Pancreatitis Faces the Risk of Atelectasis

question 20

Multiple Choice

A client being treated for pancreatitis faces the risk of atelectasis. Which of the following interventions would be important to implement to minimize this risk?

• A) Monitor pulse oximetry every hour.
• B) Withhold oral feedings for the client.
• C) Instruct the client to avoid coughing.
• D) Reposition the client every 2 hours.

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Definitions:

Osteosarcoma

A type of cancer that originates in bone cells and is most commonly found in the long bones near growth plates.

Paget's Disease

A chronic disorder that typically results in enlarged and deformed bones due to abnormal bone destruction and regrowth, primarily affecting the elderly.

Osteoporosis

A condition characterized by a decrease in bone density, leading to fragile bones that are more prone to fractures.

Kyphosis

A spinal disorder where there is an excessive outward curvature of the spine, causing hunching of the back.