NCLEX PN Practice Questions Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a 72-year-old client 1 day postoperative colectomy. The nurse finds increased work of breathing, diminished breath sounds at the bases with fine inspiratory crackles, respirations 12/min and shallow, and pulse oximetry 96% on 2 L oxygen. There is no jugular venous distension or peripheral edema. Pain is regulated with client-controlled morphine. Which prescription does the nurse anticipate?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Incentive spirometry promotes lung expansion and prevents atelectasis, which is likely causing the observed respiratory symptoms.
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