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student77

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The nurse is caring for a young patient with asthma. Which activity should the nurse encourage in order to help prevent respiratory acidosis?
 
  a. Engage in deep-breathing exercises every 2 hours.
  b. Drink 8 ounces of fluid every 4 hours.
  c. Ambulate for 15 minutes twice a day.
  d. Sleep with the head of the bed elevated 45 degrees.

Question 2

Which position is best for an unconscious patient with a right-sided closed head injury?
 
  a. High Fowler
  b. Right side-lying
  c. Flat with small pillow under head
  d. Head of bed 20 to 30 degrees


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kbennett34

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
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Deep breathing blows off CO2, which reduces the acid ions, thus preventing respiratory acidosis. Drinking fluids prevents dehydration and keeps secretions moist and thin, and sleeping with the head of the bed elevated will ease breathing and improve gas exchange. Ambulating 15 minutes twice a day does not have an impact on respiratory acidosis.

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Keeping the head of the bed 20 to 30 degrees with the body in good alignment will help reduce intracranial pressure and keep the airway patent.


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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