A woman is 1 day post-cesarean birth. The nurse auscultates crackles in her lung bases. Which action by the nurse is best?
A.
Call respiratory therapy for a breathing treatment.
B.
Facilitate the woman having a chest x-ray.
C.
Have the woman use her incentive spirometer.
D.
Notify the provider and document the findings.
ANS: C
Rales are not uncommon postoperatively and indicate atelectasis. The nurse should have the woman use her spirometer, cough, and deep breathe. The other interventions are not warranted.
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