A nurse on a postsurgical unit is aware of the high incidence of pulmonary embolism (PE) among hospitalized patients. What nursing action has the greatest potential to prevent PE among hospital patients?
A) Passive range of motion exercises for the upper and lower extremities
B) Early ambulation and the use of compression stockings
C) Incentive spirometry and deep breathing and coughing exercises
D) Maintenance of SpO2 levels 90 using supplementary oxygen
Question 2
Mrs. Y lives with hemiplegia following an ischemic stroke 8 weeks ago, a disability that has impaired her ability to independently check her blood sugars using a glucometer. What action should the nurse choose to address Mrs. Y's challenge?
A) Reevaluate Mrs. Y's goals for diabetes treatment and the need for random blood glucose monitoring.
B) Enlist the help of Mrs. Y's family and friends in performing the glucose monitoring.
C) Teach Mrs. Y a method of using a glucometer that can be performed using her unaffected hand.
D) Substitute scheduled hemoglobin A1c testing at a medical lab for random blood glucose testing.
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