The nurse implements the following measures for a patient with rheumatic fever: turn, cough, deep breathe, elevate head of bed, instruct on use of incentive spirometry. On which parameters would the nurse assess the effectiveness of the nursing interventions?. Select all that apply.

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The effectiveness of interventions aimed at improving respiratory function can be assessed by monitoring arterial blood gases (B) for oxygenation and carbon dioxide levels, lung sounds (D) for any changes in breath sounds indicating improved or worsened ventilation, and orientation (E) as an indicator of adequate oxygenation to the brain.

The Nurse Implements the Following Measures for a Patient with Rheumatic