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Friday, March 16, 2007

NCLEX Question of the Week!

The most effective nursing intervention to prevent atelectasis from developing in a post-operative client is to

1. maintain adequate hydration

2. assist client to turn, deep breathe, and cough

3. ambulate client within 12 hours

4. splint incision

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Answer/ Rationale:

Deep air excursion by turning, deep breathing, and coughing will expand the lungs and stimulate surfactant production. The nurse should instruct the client on how to splint the chest when coughing. Humidification, hydration and nutrition all play a part in preventing atelectasis following surgery.

**RajPreet** said...

the best answer is b =)

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