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6 years ago
A woman is 1 day post-cesarean birth. The nurse auscultates crackles in her lung bases. Which action by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Call respiratory therapy for a breathing treatment.
  B.
  Facilitate the woman having a chest x-ray.
  C.
  Have the woman use her incentive spirometer.
  D.
  Notify the provider and document the findings.
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6 years ago
ANS: C
Rales are not uncommon postoperatively and indicate atelectasis. The nurse should have the woman use her spirometer, cough, and deep breathe. The other interventions are not warranted.
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