The nurse is encouraging a client to cough frequently and complete deep breathing exercises. The nurse knows that many factors can cause a decrease of gas exchange for clients
Based on this information, what are factors that can cause a decrease in gas exchange?
1 . Immobility
2 . Shaken baby syndrome
3 . Thoracic/pulmonary surgery
4 . Pneumonia
A) 1, 2, 3
B) 1, 2, 4
C) 1, 3, 4
D) 2, 3, 4
C
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Many factors can cause a decrease in gas exchange, including immobility, thoracic/pulmonary surgery, or pneumonia. Encouraging frequent coughing and deep breathing exercises should assist in improving oxygen delivery to the lungs and tissues. Certain portions of the brain stem are particularly sensitive during infancy; neurons can be destroyed if the child is shaken violently or dropped. This results in "shaken baby syndrome" and can lead to death.
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