Asked by April Canino on Jul 06, 2024
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The nurse is encouraging the postoperative patient to utilize diaphragmatic breathing. Which priority goal is the nurse trying to achieve?
A) Manage pain
B) Prevent atelectasis
C) Reduce healing time
D) Decrease thrombus formation
Atelectasis
A condition characterized by the partial or complete collapse of a lung or a section (lobe) of a lung.
Diaphragmatic Breathing
A breathing technique that involves full engagement of the abdomen, improving oxygen exchange and decreasing the work of breathing.
Postoperative
Pertaining to the period after a surgical procedure, involving recovery and monitoring for any complications.
- Acquire knowledge on and champion the promotion of physical activities and exercises to avert complications following surgery.
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Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge on and champion the promotion of physical activities and exercises to avert complications following surgery.
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