Multiple Choice
Which of the following measures can the nurse perform to improve the respiratory status of a patient who will need surgery?
A) Advise the patient to quit smoking one week before surgery.
B) Educate the patient about deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry.
C) Request an arterial blood gas analysis from the physician upon patient admission.
D) Both A and B
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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