The Nurse Is Teaching a Client Who Has a Spinal

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a client who has a spinal cord injury how to prevent respiratory problems at home.Which statement indicates that the client correctly understands the teaching?

• A) "I will use my incentive spirometer every 2 hours while I'm awake."
• B) "I will not drink thick fluids to prevent choking."
• C) "I will take cough medicine to prevent excessive coughing."
• D) "I will position myself on my right side so I don't aspirate."

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