A 72-year old who needs teaching about the use of incentive spirometry
Many surgical patients are taught about coughing. deep breathing. and use of incentive spirometry preoperatively. To care for the patient with TB in isolation. the nurse must be fitted for a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) respirator mask. The bronchoscopy patient needs specialized procedure. and the ventilator-dependent patient needs a nurse who is familiar with ventilator care. Both of these patients need experienced nurses.
