During the Assessment of a Client Recovering from Surgery,the Nurse

question 4

Multiple Choice

During the assessment of a client recovering from surgery,the nurse notes decreased breath sounds in both lower lobes bilaterally.What should the nurse do?

• A)Coach the client to deep-breathe and cough.
• B)Restrict fluids.
• C)Remind the client to perform leg exercises.
• D)Maintain on bed rest.

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