Author Question: The nurse is caring for a 39 year old client who is 4 hours postoperative from general anesthesia. ... (Read 29 times)

lidoalex · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is caring for a 39 year old client who is 4 hours postoperative from general anesthesia. The client's spouse asks why it is important for the client to cough and deep breath. The most appropriate response from the nurse would be:

1. It is important in order to prevent a pulmonary embolism
2. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of postoperative depression
3. It is important in order to reduce the chance of aspiration pneumonia
4. It is important in order to reduce the incidence of mucous plugs

Question 2

Nursing interventions that are appropriate for the client who has lost her vision include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Use of a radio or audiotapes.
2. Ordering a bland diet.
3. Offering a massage.
4. Placing silk flowers in the client's room.
5. Using therapeutic pet therapy.

nickk12214 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4
Rationale: A pulmonary embolism is cause by a blood clot that has moved to the lungs which blocks a pulmonary artery; turning, ambulation, antiembolic stockings and SCDs are preventive interventions

Answer to Question 2

1,3,5
Rationale: Auditory stimulation can supplement sensory input for the client with a visual impairment.