Author Question: The nurse is preparing to implement a new postural drainage order for an older patient with copious ... (Read 62 times)

WWatsford · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

The nurse is preparing to implement a new postural drainage order for an older patient with copious secretions caused by community-acquired pneumonia. What action will the nurse take when implementing this order?

A) Teach the patient to expect some dyspnea and distress during postural drainage
B) Ask the physician to reconsider the order for postural drainage due to the patient's age
C) Perform postural drainage allowing adequate periods of rest between position changes
D) Suggest the physician to consider the use of bronchodilators rather than postural drainage

Question 2

In ancient times, the relationship between age and the value afforded to individuals was generally:

A) Positive: with advanced age came increased value
B) Negative: respect declined as age increased
C) Variable: respect was different in different cultures
D) Cyclic: respect moved back and forth between positive and negative

harveenkau8139 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
Postural drainage is not contraindicated for older adults. It does necessitate a gentle approach with adequate periods of rest. Bronchodilators would not provide an alternative to postural drainage but rather would likely be used in conjunction. Dyspnea and distress should not accompany properly performed postural drainage.

Answer to Question 2

C
Feedback:
Attitudes toward the aging varied among cultures. The ancient Chinese, for example, believed that the elderly deserved honor and respect, whereas the ancient Romans had little respect for the elderly, customarily killing them first in the nations Rome conquered.