The nurse is caring for a patient with a respiratory disorder who ...

[DyllonKazuo]

The nurse is caring for a patient with a respiratory disorder who complains of anorexia. Which factor(s) may contribute to the patient's anorexia? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Increased sense of taste
  b. Bad taste in mouth
  c. Fear of exacerbate coughing by eating
  d. Fatigue
  e. Altered sense of smell

Question 2

While caring for a patient with an indwelling catheter, which intervention(s) is/are important for the nurse to include in the plan of care? (select all that apply.)
 
  a. Observe tube placement and note the level of urine in the collection bag.
  b. Keep the drainage bag even with the level of the bed.
  c. Avoid ambulation until the catheter is discontinued.
  d. Use a syringe to deflate the balloon before discontinuing the catheter.
  e. Clean the meatus and catheter with soap and water.

[nicoleclaire22]

Answer to Question 1

B, C, D, E
Respiratory disorders may cause a bad taste in the mouth, fatigue, and an altered sense of smell; additionally, the patient may be wary that eating will exacerbate coughing. Sense of taste is not heightened by respiratory disorders.

Answer to Question 2

A, D, E
The nurse should observe tube placement and urine levels, utilize a syringe to deflate the balloon prior to removing the catheter, and perform catheter care with soap and water. The drainage bag should be kept lower than the bed to prevent backflow of urine into the bag (which could lead to an infection). As long as the bag position is maintained below catheter insertion site, the patient can ambulate unless otherwise contraindicated.

[DyllonKazuo]

Excellent

[Kedrick2014]

Gracias!