For a client with acute upper respiratory tract infection, which ...

[jazziefee]

For a client with acute upper respiratory tract infection, which of these diets is usually prescribed?
 
  a. bland foods, such as coffee or ice cream, to avoid temperature extremes
  b. NPO
  c. clear liquid
  d. normal

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a 10-month-old child who has had surgery for a cleft palate. The child is put in elbow restraints. The mother comes and asks the nurse to remove the restraints.
 
  Which of the following is the most appropriate action for the nurse to take? A) Remove a restraint from one extremity.
  B) Remove both the restraints from the elbows for the remainder of the day.
  C) Loosen the restraints without removing them.
  D) Tell the mother that the restraints are important.

[matt95]

Answer to Question 1

C
Clients with acute upper respiratory tract infection are placed on a clear liquid diet to reduce the risk of aspiration and to help liquify secretions.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should remove a restraint from one elbow. The elbow restraint in the child is used to prevent the child from touching the incision site. One restraint at a time can be removed to provide movement in the child, but the mother should be told to supervise the child. Removing both the restraints, not removing the restraints, and loosening the restraints are inappropriate nursing actions.