Author Question: Which of the following clients with upper respiratory infections should the nurse refer to the ... (Read 32 times)

Charlie · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

Which of the following clients with upper respiratory infections should the nurse refer to the health care provider for treatment and supervision include:

a. an 18-year-old college student c. a 55-year-old contractor
b. a 35-year-old administrative assistant d. a 75-year-old retired school teacher

Question 2

When instructing an adult client about the administration of nose drops, nurse tells the client to assume what position:

a. seated in the upright position.
b. in supine position with the neck hyperextended to 90 degrees.
c. in supine position with the neck hyperextended to 45 degrees.
d. in any comfortable position.

chjcharjto14 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is not a client with particular risk for complications.
B Incorrect: This is not a client with particular risk for complications.
C Incorrect: This is not a client with particular risk for complications.
D Correct: The elderly and very young children should be referred to a health care provider.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

Feedback
A Incorrect: This is the appropriate position for administering nasal spray.
B Correct: This is the appropriate position for administering nasal drops.
C Incorrect: This is not the proper head angle.
D Incorrect: This is not the rationale for positioning a client for nasal drops.