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Title: A client with a history of sleep apnea has had a same-day surgery procedure that will require the ... Post by: ktrcathy on Jan 18, 2018 A client with a history of sleep apnea has had a same-day surgery procedure that will require the administration of morphine postoperatively to manage pain.
This client will be assessed most appropriately by the perioperative nurse for the risk for respira-tory complications by frequently: 1. Listening to breath sounds 2. Monitoring pulse oximetry 3. Evaluating spirometer use 4. Counting respirations per minute Title: A client with a history of sleep apnea has had a same-day surgery procedure that will require the ... Post by: fdsafdsa on Jan 18, 2018 ANS: 1
Administration of opioids increases risk for airway obstruction postoperatively. Clients will de-saturate as revealed by a drop in oxygen saturation by pulse oximetry. The remaining options are not as specific for this particular client's risk. |