Respuesta :
Maintain the patients head in an neutral position with the bed elevated 30 to 40 degrees. Educate the patient to take a deep breath and hold it for approximately 3 seconds, encourage them to do this at least 10 times every hour.
How would the nurse teach the client to do deep breathing exercises?
Deep breathing exercises
Breathe in deeply and slowly through your nose, expanding your lower rib cage, and letting your abdomen (belly) move forward.
Hold for a count of 3 to 5.
Breathe out slowly and completely through pursed lips. Don't force your breath out.
Rest and repeat this 10 times every hour.
Which position should the postoperative patient assume before coughing a deep breathing?
Assist client to Fowler's or sitting position. Rationale: Upright position allows increased diaphragmatic exursion secondary to downward shift of internal organs from gravity. If adventitious breath sounds or sputum is present, have client take a deep breath, hold for 3 seconds, and cough deeply two or three times. gravity-damaged organs If sputum or adventitious breath sounds are heard, instruct the client to take a deep breath, hold it for three seconds, and cough vigorously two or three times.
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