The nurse is caring for an older patient with chronic obstructive ...

[Jramos095]

The nurse is caring for an older patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is having difficulty clearing secretions from the respiratory tract.
 
  Which actions can the nurse take to help this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Restrict oral fluids.
  2. Use postural drainage.
  3. Apply chest percussion.
  4. Teach controlled coughing.
  5. Perform tracheal suctioning.

Question 2

During the morning assessment of an 85-year-old female client, the nurse determines the client has 21 pitting edema of the lower extremities. Later, the client describes a sudden onset of breathlessness and refuses to go to physical therapy.
 
  The client denies pain. Which of the following nursing interventions is most appropriate for the client at this time?
  A) measuring intake and output.
  B) daily weights.
  C) contacting the client's physician for further evaluation and treatment.
  D) allowing the client to rest.

[vickybb89]

Answer to Question 1

2,3,4,5
Rationale: Oral fluids help to thin respiratory secretions and should not be limited in the patient with COPD.

Answer to Question 2

C