{"id":141876,"date":"2024-09-21T09:07:52","date_gmt":"2024-09-21T09:07:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=141876"},"modified":"2024-09-21T09:07:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-21T09:07:54","slug":"a-nurse-is-reinforcing-preoperative-teaching-with-a-client-about-how-to-turn-cough-and-deep-breathe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/21\/a-nurse-is-reinforcing-preoperative-teaching-with-a-client-about-how-to-turn-cough-and-deep-breathe\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client about how to turn, cough, and deep breathe."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is reinforcing preoperative teaching with a client about how to turn, cough, and deep breathe. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
“This can help prevent nausea.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
“This can help prevent pneumonia.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
“I should do this every 4 hours.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
“I should do this to keep my heart from beating too fast.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is B. “This can help prevent pneumonia.”<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turning, coughing, and deep breathing exercises are essential components of postoperative care, aimed at promoting respiratory function and preventing complications. One of the primary reasons for these exercises is to prevent pneumonia, which is a common complication following surgery, particularly in patients who may be immobile or have reduced lung expansion due to anesthesia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When patients undergo surgery, especially abdominal or thoracic procedures, they are often encouraged to take deep breaths and cough to help expand the lungs fully. This action aids in clearing secretions from the airways, thereby reducing the risk of fluid accumulation that can lead to pneumonia. Pneumonia can develop from shallow breathing or inadequate lung expansion, as secretions may not be expelled effectively, creating an environment conducive to infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While the other options may reflect some understanding of general health concepts, they do not accurately capture the primary purpose of the turning, coughing, and deep breathing exercises. For instance, option A, “This can help prevent nausea,” is misleading because these exercises primarily target respiratory function rather than gastrointestinal symptoms. Similarly, option C, “I should do this every 4 hours,” is not specific enough; patients are often advised to perform these exercises every hour or as frequently as tolerated, especially in the immediate postoperative period. Lastly, option D, “I should do this to keep my heart from beating too fast,” misinterprets the purpose of the exercises; while deep breathing can have a calming effect on the heart rate, it is not the main reason for performing these techniques postoperatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In summary, understanding that these exercises primarily help prevent pneumonia reflects the essential knowledge needed for effective postoperative recovery, highlighting the importance of respiratory care in surgical patients.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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