Author Question: The nurse obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 95 on a client 2 days postoperative. Which action ... (Read 104 times)

armygirl · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse obtains a pulse oximetry reading of 95 on a client 2 days postoperative. Which action should be taken by the nurse?

1. Encourage the client to do more coughing and deep breathing.
2. Document the findings.
3. Recheck the pulse oximetry after the client ambulates.
4. Increase the level of oxygen delivery by 1 L/minute.

Question 2

When assessing the respiratory status of a client, the nurse should auscultate the lungs by:

1. Listening to breath sounds in the anterior and posterior lung bases.
2. Checking breath sounds in the anterior and posterior thorax.
3. Listening for air exchange in the bronchus and anterior lobes.
4. Checking for adventitious sounds while having the client cough.

sierramartinez · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. An SaO2 of 95 or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
2. An SaO2 of 95 or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
3. An SaO2 of 95 or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.
4. An SaO2 of 95 or higher indicates adequate lung ventilation and gas exchange. No further action is necessary.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 2

1. All areas of the anterior and posterior lobes are checked for type of and presence of breath sounds.
2. All areas of the anterior and posterior lobes are checked for type of and presence of breath sounds.
3. All areas of the anterior and posterior lobes are checked for type of and presence of breath sounds.
4. All areas of the anterior and posterior lobes are checked for type of and presence of breath sounds.