A Client with a History of Sleep Apnea Has Had

question 31

Multiple Choice

A client with a history of sleep apnea has had a same-day surgery procedure that will require the administration of morphine postoperatively to manage pain.This client will be assessed most appropriately by the perioperative nurse for the risk for respiratory complications by frequently:

• A) Listening to breath sounds
• B) Monitoring pulse oximetry
• C) Evaluating spirometer use
• D) Counting respirations per minute

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