When providing care to patients, nurses understand that evidence-based practice supports the concept that
a. to avoid atelectasis and pneumonia, use of an incentive spirometer has an outcome equal to coughing for a patient following surgery.
b. to avoid atelectasis and pneumonia, use of an incentive spirometer has a better out-come than coughing for a patient follow-ing surgery.
c. to avoid atelectasis and pneumonia, use of an incentive spirometer has a worse out-come than coughing for a patient follow-ing surgery.
d. neither coughing nor use of an incentive spirometer will avoid atelectasis or pneu-monia in postoperative patients.
ANS: B
Research supports the use of the incentive spirometer to avoid postoperative atelectasis. Evidence supports the use of the incentive spirometer to prevent atelectasis postoperatively.
You might also like to view...
A 35-year-old new mother returns to the clinic for her 6-week postpartum check. When discussing questions regarding the patient's sexual health the nurse should do which of the following?
a. Assume that permission to discuss sexuality issues is implied. b. Seek knowledge about sexual health in general. c. Make therapeutic suggestions early and adjust as needed. d. Refer the patient to a professional with advanced training if necessary.
A patient is prescribed an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, enalapril (Vasotec). What is an appropriate instruction for the nurse to provide?
a. Monitor potassium intake. b. Report asthma symptoms. c. Return for follow-up visits. d. Assess blood sugar closely.
When measuring head circumference in an infant, what equipment should the nurse select to perform the task?
1. Cloth tape measure 2. Electronic measure 3. Paper tape measure 4. Metal tape measure
The nurse will need to take a thorough medication history if the patient is taking warfarin and which of the following drugs?
A. Oxycodone B. Aspirin C. Acetaminophen D. Ibuprofen