A Patient Recovering from a Cholecystectomy Earlier in the Day

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a cholecystectomy earlier in the day is reluctant to deep breathe and cough.What intervention should the nurse use to assist the patient to cough and breathe?

• A) Remind the patient to deep breathe and cough every hour.
• B) Teach the patient to use relaxation and distraction techniques.
• C) Medicate the patient for pain, and assist to splint the abdomen.
• D) Reinforce the importance of the deep breathing and coughing activities.

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