The nurse provides discharge teaching for a patient who has two fractured ribs from an automobile accident. Which statement, if made by the patient, would indicate that teaching has been effective?
a. "I am going to buy a rib binder to wear during the day."
b. "I can take shallow breaths to prevent my chest from hurting."
c. "I should plan on taking the pain pills only at bedtime so I can sleep."
d. "I will use the incentive spirometer every hour or two during the day."
ANS: D
Prevention of the complications of atelectasis and pneumonia is a priority after rib fracture. This can be ensured by deep breathing and coughing. Use of a rib binder, shallow breathing, and taking pain medications only at night are likely to result in atelectasis.
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