Author Question: Which of the following is most commonly taught to help prevent postsurgical respiratory ... (Read 43 times)

KWilfred · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following is most commonly taught to help prevent postsurgical respiratory complications?

1. Turning, coughing, and deep breathing
2. Splinting incisions
3. The use of postsurgical compression stockings
4. Measuring intake and output

Question 2

A nurse who is caring for a male patient after a left-side total hip replacement recognizes that further teaching is required when

1. The patient alternately flexes and extends the toes of both feet.
2. The patient circles both ankles clockwise and counterclockwise.
3. The patient bends the knees slightly and helps pull himself up in bed using the trapeze.
4. The patient turns on his right side and lifts the left leg with his toes pointed and then returns the leg to the midline.