You have a patient that you suspect of being infected with pertussis (whooping cough). While performing the primary assessment, you note a deep cough with clear breath sounds. Her vital signs are: pulse 108, respirations 16, and SpO2 at 96 on room air. Given this scenario, which one of the following would be most appropriate?
A) Assist with a metered-dose inhaler.
B) Administer oxygen via nasal cannula.
C) Encourage the patient not to cough.
D) Monitor the patient and transport.
Question 2
Normal exhalation involves all of the following EXCEPT:
A) decreased intrathoracic volume.
B) phrenic nerve stimulation.
C) relaxation of the diaphragm.
D) elastic recoil of lung tissue.
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