A patient returns to the medical-surgical unit after having a right hemicolectomy (abdominal surgery)for colon cancer.Which statement is an appropriate,correctly written nursing order for this patient?
A) 7/12/13 Encourage use of the incentive spirometer every hour while the client is awake-D.Goodman,RN
B) By 7/12/13,uses incentive spirometer 10 times every hour while awake to 1000 mL
C) Incentive spirometer hourly while awake
D) Offer incentive spirometer to the client-J.Smith,RN

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A properly written nursing order should include a date, a specific action to be taken, how often or when the action should be taken, and the signature of the healthcare professional making the order. Option A meets these criteria by specifying the date (7/12/13), the action (Encourage use of the incentive spirometer), the frequency (every hour while the client is awake), and the signature (D.Goodman, RN).

A Patient Returns to the Medical-Surgical Unit After Having a Right