Ati Rn Learning System Medical-Surgical: Respiratory Study Guide Graded A+

A nurse is providing preoperative teaching to a patient who is to undergo a pneumonectomy. The patient states "I am afraid it will hurt to cough after surgery." Which of the following statements by the nurse is appropriate? A. After the surgeon removes your lung you will not need to cough. B. I'll make sure you get a cough suppressant to keep you from straining the incision when you cough. C. Don't worry. You will have a pump that delivers pain medication as you need it, so you will have very little pain. D. I will show you how to splint your incision while you cough. {Ans: D. I will show you how to splint your incision while you cough. The patient who had a pneumonectomy should cough to clear secretions from the remaining lung. The nurse should show how to splint the incision to reduce pain while coughing.}A nurse is providing instructions about pursed-lip breathing for a patient who has COPD with emphysema. The nurse should explain that this breathing technique accomplishes which of the following? A. Increases oxygen intake B. Promotes carbon dioxide elimination C. Uses the intercostal muscles D. Strengthens the diaphram {Ans: B. Promotes