The nurse is assisting in the preparation of a patient for a hypophysectomy. What should the nurse emphasize when teaching this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Blow the nose twice a day
b. Use an incentive spirometer.
c. Avoid bending from the waist.
d. Cough using the huff technique.
e. Perform deep breathing exercises.
ANS: B, C, E
The nurse should emphasize that it will be important after surgery to avoid any actions that increase pressure on the surgical site, such as coughing, sneezing, nose blowing, straining to move bowels, or bending from the waist. Instruct the patient in deep-breathing exercises or use of an incentive spirometer. A. Nose blowing should be avoided. D. Because coughing can raise intracranial pressure it is contraindicated.
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