A patient is undergoing preoperative respiratory testing to provide baselines of respiratory function for the postoperative period. A patient you are caring for has preoperative testing that indicates he is at increased risk for respiratory complications. What therapy would you initiate to aid in the prevention of respiratory complications for your patient?
A) Respiratory exercises
B) Incentive spirometer
C) Chest percussion
D) Broad-spectrum antibiotics
Ans: B
Feedback: If the patient history and baseline assessment indicate that the patient is at risk for development of respiratory complications, specific therapies (eg, use of incentive spirometer) may be indicated. Chest percussion, respiratory exercises, and broad-spectrum antibiotics would not be started preoperatively
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