Author Question: A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to effectively deep breathe. Which of the ... (Read 88 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A nurse is educating a preoperative client on how to effectively deep breathe. Which of the following would be included?

A) Make each breath deep enough to move the bottom ribs.
B) Breathe through the mouth when you inhale and exhale.
C) Breathe in through the mouth and out through the nose.
D) Practice deep breathing at least once each week.

Question 2

Of all factors, what is the most important risk factor in pulmonary disease?

A) Air pollution from vehicles
B) Dangerous chemicals in the workplace
C) Active and passive cigarette smoke
D) Loss of the ozone layer of the atmosphere

leahm14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Instruct the client to make each breath deep enough to move the bottom ribs. Start with deep breaths by inhaling through the nose and exhaling through the mouth. Deep breathing should be done hourly when awake, or four times a day.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: C
The effects of both active and passive cigarette smoke increase airway resistance, reduce ciliary action, increase mucus production, and thicken alveolar-capillary membranes and bronchial walls. Cigarette smoke is the most important risk factor in pulmonary disease.