The nurse explains that to promote deep breathing and improve lung expansion and oxygenation the patient should use the _____________ ______________ at regular intervals during the day
ANS:
incentive spirometer
The incentive spirometer is a device to encourage deep breathing and lung expansion. The usual rate of usage is 8 to 10 breaths hourly during waking hours.
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1. "Cesarean birth performed secondary to arrest of dilation." 2. "Rupture of membranes occurred 2 hours prior to delivery." 3. "External fetal monitoring used throughout labor." 4. "History of pregnancy-induced hypertension."
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What will be an ideal response?