A nurse is caring for a client after lung surgery. What device and technique should the nurse teach the client to use to prevent atelectasis?
A) Incentive spirometer; inhale deeply
B) Straw; blow slowly
C) Peak flow meter; blow out forcefully
D) Wound-suction device; inflate every 4 hours
A
Feedback:
Use of an incentive spirometer helps to prevent atelectasis after lung surgery. Atelectasis is a condition of a potentially collapsed lung caused by obstruction by mucus or a foreign object. The client need not use the straw to blow slowly; it is important for the client to inhale deeply rather than exhale by blowing. Peak flow meter is used to determine lung function by showing how fast a person can exhale after deep inhalation. Wound-suction devices help to remove drainage from wounds by suctioning them. Use of straw, peak flow meters, or wound-suction devices does not help to prevent atelectasis.
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