While preparing a client for cholecystectomy, nurse Andrew explains that incentive spirometry will be used after surgery primarily to:
a. increase respiratory effectiveness
b. eliminate the need for nasogastric intubation
c. improve nutritional status during recovery
d. decrease the amount of postoperative analgesia needed
Answer A.
The high abdominal incision used in a cholecystectomy interferes with respirations postoperatively, increasing the risk of atelectasis. Therefore, incentive spirometry is used to promote lung expansion, increase alveolar inflation, and strengthen respiratory muscles. Incentive spirometry has no effect on intubation, nutrition, or analgesia.
a. increase respiratory effectiveness
b. eliminate the need for nasogastric intubation
c. improve nutritional status during recovery
d. decrease the amount of postoperative analgesia needed
Answer A.
The high abdominal incision used in a cholecystectomy interferes with respirations postoperatively, increasing the risk of atelectasis. Therefore, incentive spirometry is used to promote lung expansion, increase alveolar inflation, and strengthen respiratory muscles. Incentive spirometry has no effect on intubation, nutrition, or analgesia.
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