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, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a prescription for incentive
spirometry. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
○ “Exhale forcefully into the mouthpiece.”
○ “Inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
○ “Use the spirometer every 4 hours while awake.”
○ “Lie flat while using the spirometer.”
Answer: “Inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
Rationale
Inhale slowly and deeply: Correct. This helps open alveoli and prevent atelectasis.
Exhale forcefully: Incorrect. The client inhales through the spirometer.
Every 4 hours: Incorrect. Usually every 1 to 2 hours while awake.
Lie flat: Incorrect. Semi-Fowler’s or high-Fowler’s is preferred.
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider before administering the
medication?
,
, A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative and has a prescription for incentive
spirometry. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
○ “Exhale forcefully into the mouthpiece.”
○ “Inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
○ “Use the spirometer every 4 hours while awake.”
○ “Lie flat while using the spirometer.”
Answer: “Inhale slowly and deeply through the mouthpiece.”
Rationale
Inhale slowly and deeply: Correct. This helps open alveoli and prevent atelectasis.
Exhale forcefully: Incorrect. The client inhales through the spirometer.
Every 4 hours: Incorrect. Usually every 1 to 2 hours while awake.
Lie flat: Incorrect. Semi-Fowler’s or high-Fowler’s is preferred.
A nurse is preparing to administer digoxin to a client who has heart failure. Which of the
following findings should the nurse report to the provider before administering the
medication?
