When Caring for a Patient Who Had a C8 Spinal

question 18

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient who had a C8 spinal cord injury 10 days ago and has a weak cough effort,bibasilar crackles,and decreased breath sounds,the initial nursing intervention should be to do which of the following?

• A) Administer oxygen at 7 to 9 L/min with a face mask.
• B) Place the hands on the epigastric area,and push upward when the patient coughs.
• C) Encourage the patient to use an incentive spirometer every 2 hours during the day.
• D) Suction the patient's oral and pharyngeal airway.

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