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Maintain
patent airway
by positioning,
suctioning,
use of airway
adjuncts.
Reposition
frequently,
placing patient
in sitting
positions and
supine to side
positions.
Avoid
positioning
patient with a
pneumonecto
my on the
operative side.
Favor the
“good lung
down”
position.
Encourage or
assist with
deep
breathing
exercises and
pursed-lip
breathing as
appropriate.
DEPENDENT:
Administer
supplemental
oxygen via
nasal cannula,
partial
rebreathing
mask, or high
humidity face
mask as
indicated.
Monitor graph
of ABGs, pulse
oximetry
readings.