Prevention of acute respiratory complications in surgical patients is a nursing goal that involves which intervention?
a. Obtaining baseline pulmonary function tests for all preoperative patients.
b. Teaching all preoperative patients how to use incentive spirometers and how to cough and deep breathe effectively.
c. Obtaining baseline arterial blood gases for all preoperative patients over the age of 65.
d. Keeping at-risk patients in an upright position during the postoperative course.
B
Postoperatively, patients should be reminded to cough, deep breathe, and change positions every 1 to 2 hours.
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