Author Question: The nurse explains to the person with pneumonia in the left lung that being positioned in the good ... (Read 37 times)

go.lag · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse explains to the person with pneumonia in the left lung that being positioned in the good lung down offers the advantage of (select all that apply):

a. PaO2 rising in the good lung.
b. blood flow to bad lung being increased.
c. the dependent lung being better perfused.
d. dyspnea disappearing.
e. decreased hypoxia.

Question 2

Which independent nursing measures are effective in aiding a patient to expectorate? (Select all that apply.)

a. Positioning in orthopneic position
b. Suctioning
c. Assisting to cough
d. Providing hydration
e. Starting IV fluids
f.
Starting mucolytic agents

Sassygurl126 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
The good lung down position increases the PaO2 in the good lung and also allows for better perfusion, consequently decreasing hypoxia, although dyspnea may still be evident.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Independent nursing intervention to help a patient to expectorate would include positioning, assisting to cough, suctioning, and providing hydration IV therapy; provision of a mucolytic agent requires a physician's order and is not an independent nursing action..