You are doing preoperative teaching with a client scheduled for laryngeal surgery. What should you teach this client to help prevent atelectasis?
a) Provide meticulous mouth care every 4 hours.
b) Monitor for signs of dysphagia.
c) Encourage deep breathing every 2 hours.
d) Caution against frequent coughing.
Answer: c) Encourage deep breathing every 2 hours.
Explanation:
The nurse should encourage a client undergoing laryngeal surgery to practice deep breathing and coughing every 2 hours while the client is awake. These measures prevent atelectasis and promote effective gas exchange. Monitoring for signs of dysphagia and providing meticulous mouth care every 4 hours are the interventions related to the client's caloric intake. pg.563
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