Which statement made by a client with a spinal cord injury, who is now living at home, indicates correct understanding of preventive strategies for respiratory problems?
A. "I use an incentive spirometer every 8 hours."
B. "I take two aspirins right away if I have a fever."
C. "I take a cough medicine to prevent excessive coughing."
D. "I spend most of my time on my right side so I don't aspirate."
A
Often, the person with a spinal cord injury will have weak intercostal muscles and is at higher risk for developing atelectasis and stasis pneumonia. Using an incentive spirometer every 8 hours helps the client expand the lungs more fully and prevent atelectasis.
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