#4 study guide

#4 Discuss nursing interventions to promote oxygenation in the
surgical client.


 Positioning of client to allow for maxium chest expansion.
 Encourage/provide frequent changes in position when possible.
 Encourage ambulation when possible.
 Implement measures that promote comfort such as giving pain meds, good pain
control.
 Encourage deep breathing (abdominal, pursed lips) and coughing excercises.
 Educate/encourage use of incentive spirometer
 Keeping airways clear/suctioned when necessary.
 Monitor oxygen saturation levels, watch trend.
 Maintain proper application/levels of oxygen therapy when in use.

Kozier skills book pg.425