In Intervening to Promote Ambulation, Coughing, Deep Breathing, and Turning

question 1

Multiple Choice

In intervening to promote ambulation, coughing, deep breathing, and turning by a postoperative patient on the first postoperative day, which action by the nurse is most helpful?

• A) Discuss the complications of immobility and poor cough effort.
• B) Teach the patient the purpose of respiratory care and ambulation.
• C) Administer ordered analgesic medications before these activities.
• D) Give the patient positive reinforcement for accomplishing these activities.

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