The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is being prepared for abdominal surgery. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse notes that the client has a nonproductive cough but all lung sounds appear normal. With regard to this finding, which preoperative teaching will take priority with this client?
A. Postoperative nutrition
B. Pursed-lip breathing
C. Use of incentive spirometer
D. Bed leg exercises
Answer: C
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Which of the following statements is true about telehealth?
1. Telehealth can be used to treat prisoners. 2. Telehealth should not be used to offer mental health services. 3. Telehealth is not useful in treating rural patients. 4. There are not enough funds to support telehealth.
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a. upon admission to a health care facility b. upon discharge from a health care facility c. to focus in-depth on a particular health care problem d. to provide systematic monitoring and observation related to specific problems
When converting fluid ounces to milliliters the conversion factor is 30 mL:1 fl oz
Indicate whether the statement is true or false