Which of the following are considered basic respiratory interventions in the bedridden trauma patient? 1. Sedation 2. Incentive spirometry 3. Pain control 4. Humidification

a. 1 and 2 only
b. 2 and 3 only
c. 3 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only

ANS: D
See Box 30-1.
Basic respiratory interventions in the bedridden trauma patients
? Mobilization
? Humidification
? Pain control
? Incentive Spirometry
? Non-invasive CPAP or BiPAP

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