A Technique That Is Often Used Postoperatively to Encourage Patients

question 19

Multiple Choice

A technique that is often used postoperatively to encourage patients to breathe deeply is:

• A)incentive spirometry (IS).
• B)heated aerosol (HA).
• C)fractional inspired oxygen (Fi O₂).
• D)bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP).

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Definitions:

Digestive System

A collection of organs that collaborates to transform food into energy and fundamental nutrients necessary for nourishing the whole body.

Autoimmune Disease

Any condition in which the body attacks its own antigens, causing illness to the patient.

Crohn's Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract, causing pain, diarrhea, and weight loss.

Inflammation

A biological response of body tissues to harmful stimuli, characterized by redness, swelling, warmth, and sometimes pain and loss of function.