Chapters 14 & 16 Adaptive Quizzing Questions & Answers Graded A+

The nurse is caring for a client who underwent abdominal surgery. How does the nurse assist the client with early recovery? - Correct Assist the client to turn every 2 hours and take deep breaths. The nurse can assist the client to turn from one side to the other every 2 hours if the client is unable to get out of bed. The client should also be encouraged to take deep breaths to facilitate lung expansion. The client is generally asked to get out of bed the day or the first day after surgery to help remove secretions. The client is given pain medication 30 minutes before, not after, a walk. The nurse should teach the client to splint the incision when coughing to prevent harm to incisions. Which type of airway may be used in a postoperative client who has had oral surgery? - Correct Nasal airway Airway maintenance is essential to prevent obstruction and facilitate easy passage of air. A nasal airway may be used in clients who have undergone oral surgeries. An oral airway would be used in clients who have undergone non-oral-type surgeries. A resuscitation bag is normally used for tracheotomy clients, not for clients who have just undergone oral surgery. Mechanical ventilators are used when clients are unable to breathe spontaneously