A nurse is developing patient goals for a patient following abdominal surgery. Which of the folloeing are appropriate goals? Select all that apply.
A. "ambulates in the hall prior to d/c
B. demonstrates deep breathing and splinting of incision
C. reports pain level at 4/10 with movement
D. incentive spirometry every 2 hours
Answer:
A. ambulates in the hall prior to D/C
B. demonstrates deep breathing and splinting of incision
D. Incentive spirometry every 2 hours.
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