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karen · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is preparing an educational handout for older adults with chronic respiratory diseases. To best minimize the risk for infection, the nurse should include which of the following guide-lines in the material?

1. Remember to take your respiratory medication on schedule.
2. If you are prescribed breathing treatments, take them as ordered.
3. Avoid large, crowded places, especially during the winter months.
4. Remember to talk with your health care provider about a flu vaccination.

Question 2

When assisting with PM care for an 82-year-old client recuperating from pneumonia, the nurse observes that the client appears to be uncharacteristicall y confused, asking Where am I?

Which of the following interventions is the most therapeutic for this particular client?
1. Listen for lung sounds.
2. Reorient the client to place.
3. Ask some simple questions to confirm the confusion.
4. Assess the client's pulse oximetry reading on room air.

tennis14576 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: 3
Clients with cardiopulmonary alterations need to minimize their risk for infection, especially dur-ing the winter months. Teach clients to avoid large, crowded places; keep their mouth and nose covered; and be sure to dress warmly, including a scarf, hat, and gloves. This is especially im-portant during the peak of the influenza season. A flu shot may be recommended, but it does not protect against the various other infections commonly encountered. The remaining options are not directly related to infection but are more relevant to general management

Answer to Question 2

ANS: 4
Because mental status changes are often the first signs of respiratory problems and often include forgetfulness and irritability, assessing the client's blood oxygen is the most therapeutic interven-tion.