The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed ...

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The nurse is preparing discharge teaching for a client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmo-nary disease (COPD). Which nursing statement would be included in this intervention? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Are you familiar with pursed-lip breath-ing?
  b. It will be necessary to demonstrate pos-tural drainage techniques with a caregiv-er.
  c. We will need to discuss alterations in your diet.
  d. Can you explain the purpose of the med-ications you have been prescribed?
  e. There are some things I'd like to discuss about adaptive sexual practices.

Question 2

A nurse is planning education for a group of older adults at a senior center on promoting respira-tory health. Which of the following should the nurse include in the education? (Select all that ap-ply.)
 
  a. Annual influenza immunization
  b. Pneumococcal pneumonia immunization
  c. Smoking cessation
  d. Weight reduction
  e. Benefits of low-sodium low-fat diets

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D, E
Topics that will be included in this client's discharge teaching include pursed lip breathing, pos-tural drainage techniques, medication education, and safe sexual activity. Diet is not generally a factor in this disease process.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C
Guidelines for good respiratory health include pneumonia immunization, annual influenza im-munization, avoiding exposure to smoke and pollutants, smoking cessation, avoiding individuals with respiratory illness, promptly treating respiratory infections, and hand hygiene. Although weight reduction and a low-sodium, low-fat diet are important, neither is directly related to res-piratory health.