A Client Who Is Recovering from Anesthesia Following Oral Surgery

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client who is recovering from anesthesia following oral surgery for lip cancer is experiencing difficulty breathing deeply and coughing up secretions. Which of the following measures will help ease the client's discomfort?

• A) Keeping the head of the bed elevated.
• B) Positioning the client flat on the abdomen or side.
• C) Providing a tracheostomy tray near the bed.
• D) Turning the client's head to the side.

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Definitions:

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