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The nurse determines that the diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance is appropriate for a client with pneumonia who is experiencing copious amounts of respiratory secretions. Which intervention should the nurse include in this client's plan of care?
 
  A) Perform chest percussion every 4 hours and prn.
  B) Administer the pneumococcal vaccine prior to discharge.
  C) Limit fluid intake to 1,000 mL per day.
  D) Provide the client with smoking cessation education.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for an older adult client who is hospitalized with a second episode of pneumonia in the past 18 months. The client has expressed frustration to the nurse and states, I never got sick when I was younger.
 
  Why is this happening? Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
  A) As you grow older, your immune system just quits working.
  B) As you grow older, there is a decrease in the immune response, which puts you at greater risk for developing an infection.
  C) As you grow older, there in an overall increase in the speed and strength of your immune response.
  D) As you grow older, there is an increase in the number of B cells in the circulation, which hinders the immune response.



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Qarqy

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Chest percussion can help clear secretions. Providing education for smoking cessation and administering the pneumococcal vaccine are important in treating a client with pneumonia; however, they would be aligned with a different nursing diagnosis. Patients with pneumonia are encouraged to increase fluid intake.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B

As a person grows older, there is an overall decrease in the speed and strength of the immune response. The immune system does not quit working totally. There is a decrease in the number of B cells in circulation.




clippers!

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Excellent


bbburns21

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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