Multiple Choice
Which action by the nurse will be most helpful to a patient who is expected to ambulate,deep breathe,and cough on the first postoperative day?
A) Schedule the activity to begin after the patient has taken a nap.
B) Administer prescribed analgesic medications before the activities.
C) Ask the patient to state two possible complications of immobility.
D) Encourage the patient to state the purpose of splinting the incision.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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