A nurse is observing a patient recovering from surgery who has been instructed to use an incentive spirometer to prevent postoperative complications. Which of the following actions by the patient indicates they are using the incentive spirometer correctly?
Read DetailsA patient who has seasonal allergies with a runny nose during the daytime reports increasing nighttime symptoms of coughing and sneezing that are interfering with sleep. The provider recommends diphenhydramine at bedtime. What information will the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
Read DetailsA patient who is diagnosed with peptic ulcer disease has been started on a regimen that includes famotidine 40 mg daily at bedtime. The patient calls the clinic 2 days later to report no relief from discomfort. What action will the nurse take?
Read DetailsA 58-year-old patient has been on bed rest for several days following abdominal surgery. As part of the care plan, all of the following measures should be implemented to prevent deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in this immobilized patient except:
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