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shofmannx20 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nurse is completing a health screening for a school-age child with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). The parents ask the nurse to recommend activities that will promote exercise for their child.

Which recommendation by the nurse is the most appropriate?
A) Swimming
B) Football
C) Softball
D) Basketball

Question 2

A client with the flu is experiencing tachypnea. What interventions should the nurse use to address the diagnosis of Ineffective Breathing Pattern related to the flu?

Select all that apply.
A) Maintain adequate hydration.
B) Teach the client coughing, deep breathing, and hydration.
C) Prepare the client for the possibility of a tracheostomy tube.
D) Keep the head of the bed elevated.

af · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Swimming exercises all the extremities without putting undue stress on joints. Softball, football, or basketball could exacerbate joint discomfort.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, D

Keeping the head of the bed elevated improves lung excursion and reduces the work of breathing. Coughing, deep breathing, and, hydration are essential for achieving airway clearance. Insertion of a tracheostomy and oxygen are not primary treatments for ineffective airway clearance.