The nurse is caring for a patient complaining of chest discomfort. The patient’s admitting diagnosis is left lower lobe pneumonia. Which of the following strategies will the nurse instruct the patient to use to help alleviate the discomfort? a) Complete deep breathing exercises when chest discomfort occurs b) Request narcotic medication when pain is experienced c) Lying on the right side d) Assume a left side-lying position while in bed
The nurse is caring for a patient complaining of chest discomfort. The patient’s admitting diagnosis is left lower lobe pneumonia. Which of the following strategies will the nurse instruct the patient to use to help alleviate the discomfort?
a) Complete deep breathing exercises when chest discomfort occurs
b) Request narcotic medication when pain is experienced
c) Lying on the right side
d) Assume a left side-lying position while in bed
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