Author Question: A nurse is reinforcing instructions to use the incentive spirometer. Further teaching is necessary ... (Read 21 times)

jparksx · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is reinforcing instructions to use the incentive spirometer. Further teaching is necessary if the patient states:

1. I was able to get the ball up to the marked level today.
2. I blew into that thing 10 times a little while ago.
3. I've been using the incentive spirometer every hour.
4. I feel so tired when I finish using the incentive spirometer.

Question 2

Which type of airway would not be used on a conscious patient?

1. Tracheostomy
2. Nasal trumpet
3. Oropharyngeal airway
4. Endotracheal tube