ATI RN
ATI Medsurg Proctored Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client who is postoperative. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Encourage the use of an incentive spirometer. This intervention helps prevent pulmonary complications postoperatively by promoting deep breathing, improving lung expansion, and preventing atelectasis. Incentive spirometry helps the client maintain lung function and prevent respiratory complications such as pneumonia. Administering oxygen therapy (
B) is important but not as effective in preventing complications as using an incentive spirometer. Early ambulation (
C) is beneficial for circulation but does not directly prevent pulmonary complications. Monitoring for chest pain (
D) is essential for assessing cardiac issues but does not specifically address pulmonary complications.
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