A patient is postoperative day 3 following major bowel surgery and has been reluctant to ambulate since being admitted from postanesthetic recovery 2 days ago
As a result, the patient has developed atelectasis and is now being treated for this problem. When administering the patient's bronchodilator by nebulizer, what teaching should the nurse provide?
A) "If possible, take slow, deep breaths while your nebulizer is running."
B) "Try to avoid coughing until your nebulizer has finished."
C) "If you can practice 'huffing' while your nebulizer is running, it will help the medication reach your lungs."
D) "Try to breathe through your nose to ensure that you get as much benefit as possible from your medication."
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A _______________ is a localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure, or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction
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