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A hernia is a complication of abdominal surgery. The other complications of abdominal surgery include intestinal obstruction and altered bowel function. Prostatectomy has complications of urinary incontinence, sexual dysfunction, and poor body image. Complications of lung resection or lobectomy of the lung include difficulty breathing, fatigue, and generalized weakness. Surgery involving the brain or spinal cord such as removal of meningioma has a risk of impaired cognitive function, motor sensory alterations, altered vision, as well as swallowing, language, bowel, and bladder control issues. Correct The dorsal recumbent position helps facilitates examination of the head and neck, anterior thorax and lungs, breasts, axillae, heart, and abdomen. In this position, the patient is made to lie in a supine position with the knees flexed, which may be difficult for a patient with knee pain. The supine position is a relaxed position that is suitable for the examination of the anterior thorax and lungs, breasts, axillae, heart, and abdomen. This position may help reduce discomfort for a patient with knee pain. Fowler's position is not suitable for abdominal assessment but this position is the most relaxed position. A patient with knee pain may find this position less challenging than others. Lithotomy position is suitable for the assessment of the genital organs, but is not appropriate for an abdominal assessment. Which position is usually recommended when the nurse is assessing a patient's heart and lungs select all that apply one some or all responses may be correct?In the sitting position, it is easy to examine the anterior and posterior thorax, lungs, heart, and vital signs. This is because sitting provides full expansion of lungs and better visualization of symmetry of upper body parts.
Which position is most appropriate for checking heart and lung sounds?The ideal position for auscultation is to place the patient in a sitting position. If a patient is to remain recumbent, roll the patient from one side to the other to examine the back.
What is the proper technique used when assessing a patient's thorax?PALPATION: Expose the patient's thorax providing for as much comfort and privacy as possible. Use the fingertips and flat of the hand in order to palpate the thorax. Use firm but gentle pressure to assess the breathing and movements of the thorax.
When performing head assessment the usual position of the client is?It is typically one of the first parts of the physical examination and is performed with the patient in a seated position. Because the complete head and neck examination is lengthy, it is usually tailored to the patient's history and presenting complaint.
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Which position is usually recommended when the nurse is assessing a patients heart and lungs?
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