The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Three

question 32

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is three days postoperative. Which intervention should the nurse implement to decrease the client's possibility of developing hypercalcaemia?

• A) Assist the client to ambulate around the room at least three times daily.
• B) Assist the client to turn, cough, and deep breathe every two hours.
• C) Irrigate the client's nasogastric tube every two hours.
• D) Measure vital signs every four hours.

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