A patient, age 64, has osteoarthritis of the left hip. He has had a left total hip replacement. The nurse should
a. encourage use of the high Fowler's position.
b. administer oxygen through a nasal cannula.
c. encourage use of an incentive spirometer.
d. turn the patient frequently from side to side.
C
The use of incentive spirometers is valuable in assisting the patient to perform adequate respiratory ventilation to prevent pneumonia.
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