The nurse is caring for a client postoperatively following excision of a lung carcinoid tumor. The nurse instructs the client how to use an incentive spirometer to prevent postoperative respiratory complications
Preventing which of the following alterations is a major reason for the use of incentive spirometry? A) Streptococcus
B) Nasal polyps
C) Atelectasis
D) Bronchitis
C
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The physician usually orders breathing exercises using an incentive spirometer to help the client build up respiratory capacity. A major reason for postoperative incentive spirometry is to prevent atelectasis (deflated or collapsed alveoli), which can potentially obstruct small or large sections of pulmonary tissues. Streptococcus and bronchitis are infectious respiratory disorders. Nasal polyps are not caused by surgery.
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