Primary objectives for turning include which of the following? 1. Prevent postural hypotension. 2. Promote lung expansion. 3. Prevent retention of secretions. 4. Improve oxygenation

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: D
The primary purposes of turning are to promote lung expansion, improve oxygenation, and pre-vent retention of secretions.

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