Nurs110 exam 2 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

A patient who has just had a total laryngectomy for cancer is being discharged. Which statement indicates the patient needs further teaching on care of the tracheostomy? A.I must avoid getting any objects in the stoma B.I can take a shower when I get home C.I can learn to speak with an electric larynx D.I need to clean around the stoma every day Which statement indicates that further teaching is required for the patient diagnosed with OSA? A. The CPAP machine will help me be more awake d...

a test done to determine how much air moves in/out of the lungs when you breathe. I am used routinely in patients with chronic respiratory disorders. I am done by using a spirometer. Sometimes, I am done to screen for surgery or to monitor for progression of disease/how medications are working.PFT- pulmonary functions test