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j.rubin

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The nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has described excessive use of cough medicine. The nurse should
 
  teach the client that this excessive use can make him more susceptible to respiratory infections by:
   A. Decreasing clearance of secretions.
   B. Decreasing his immunity.
   C. Causing less fluid intake.
   D. Decreasing nutritional intake.

Question 2

MC The intervention that would be most appropriate for the client with functional incontinence would be to encourage the client
 
  A. To empty his/her bladder every two hours while awake.
   B. Not to drink any liquids after 5:00 PM each evening.
   C. To call for assistance when the urge to urinate is felt.
   D. To wear an adult-type diaper during the daytime hours.



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Heffejeff

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Answer to Question 1

A. Decreasing clearance of secretions.

Answer to Question 2

C. To call for assistance when the urge to urinate is felt.




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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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