To minimize an older adult's risk for developing postsurgical atelectasis, the nurse does which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Regularly assesses and medicates for pain
b. Teaches effective deep-breathing tech-niques
c. Provides oxygen via nasal cannula
d. Encourages the patient to drink all fluids on meal trays
e. Assesses lung sounds frequently
A, B, D
Promotion of deep breathing, effective pain management, adequate hydration, frequent position changes, and early mobility will decrease the risk of developing atelectasis. Providing oxygen and assessing lung sounds will not prevent atelectasis from occurring.
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1. Has a blood pressure reading of 150/90 2. Goes out with friends for a drink once per week 3. Smokes 1 pack of cigarettes per day for the last 25 years 4. Has a history of lower back pain 5. Works as a laboratory technologist
Which of the following are the research variables in this study? (Select all that apply.)
a. Patient age b. Verbal skills c. Homelessness d. Parental presence e. Fear of separation from parents f. Whether or not a child is homeless g. Length of hospital stay
Although the family as a whole differs from individual members, the measure of family health is more than a summary of the health of all members. Of the following, what areas are unique to family assessment? (Select all that apply.)
a. Family form b. Family structure c. Family function d. Family health e. Individual health
A measure of a patient's ability to read, comprehend, and act on medical instructions is referred to as what?
What will be an ideal response?