Question

A client who is recovering from anesthesia following oral surgery for lip cancer is experiencing difficulty breathing deeply and coughing up secretions. Which of the following measures will help ease the client's discomfort?A. Positioning the client flat on the abdomen or side.B. Providing a tracheostomy tray near the bed.C. Keeping the head of the bed elevated.D. Turning the client's head to the side.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is C: Keeping the head of the bed elevated.

Explanation:

Positioning the client in bed with the top elevated is crucial as it enables the client to breath more deeply and to cough up his secretions during his recovery from anesthesia.