Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is developing a plan of care for an 80-year-old client who is postoperative. This client has a 38 pack-year smoking history. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan to prevent pulmonary complications?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Encouraging the use of incentive spirometry is a proven intervention to prevent pulmonary complications by promoting lung expansion and preventing atelectasis.