To Prevent Respiratory Complications Resulting from Immobility,the Best Nursing Interventions

question 24

Multiple Choice

To prevent respiratory complications resulting from immobility,the best nursing interventions would be to:

• A) Suction every 4 to 6 hours.
• B) Administer pain medications as frequently as possible.
• C) Teach the patient the technique of pursed lip breathing.
• D) Reposition the patient, and encourage him or her to cough and deep-breathe at least every 2 hours.

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