Which information will the nurse prioritize in planning preoperative teaching for a patient undergoing a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass?
a. Educating the patient about the nasogastric (NG) tube
b. Instructing the patient on coughing and breathing techniques
c. Discussing necessary postoperative modifications in lifestyle
d. Demonstrating passive range-of-motion exercises for the legs
b. Instructing the patient on coughing and breathing techniques
Coughing and deep breathing can prevent major postoperative complications such as carbon monoxide retention and hypoxemia. Information about passive range of motion, the NG tube, and postoperative modifications in lifestyle will also be discussed, but avoidance of respiratory complications is the priority goal after surgery.
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