Medical-Surgical: Respiratory questions with correct answers

A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client who is to undergo a pneumonectomy. The client states, "I am afraid it will hurt to cough after the surgery." Which of the following statements should the nurse make? a. after the surgeon removes the lung you will not need to cough b. It will make sure you get a cough suppressant to keep you from straining the incision when you cough c. don't worry; you will have a pump that delivers pain medication as you need it, so you will have very little pain d. i will show you how to splint your incision while coughing CORRECT ANSWER d. "I will show you how to splint your incision while coughing." Explanation: a and b. Will need to cough to clear secretions from remaining lung c. pain medicaiton reduces pain to tolerable level; however doesn't necessarily keep the client pain freed; additionally telling the client not to worry is a communication barrier that provide false hope d. splinting while coughing, will still allow the patient to clear secretions from remaining lung; and allow them to splint the incision and reduce pain while coughing A nurse is caring for a client who has a