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

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The nurse can help to improve the respiratory status of the patient who will need surgery by educating the patient about deep breathing exercises and incentive spirometry. Teaching the patient these practices before surgery will help to prevent possible atelectasis after the procedure. A major aspect of preoperative nursing care is anticipating the patient's physiological needs both at the time of admission and following the surgical procedure.

Which of the Following Measures Can the Nurse Perform to Improve