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go.lag

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The nurse explains to the person with pneumonia in the left lung that being positioned in the good lung down offers the advantage of (select all that apply):
 
  a. PaO2 rising in the good lung.
  b. blood flow to bad lung being increased.
  c. the dependent lung being better perfused.
  d. dyspnea disappearing.
  e. decreased hypoxia.

Question 2

Which independent nursing measures are effective in aiding a patient to expectorate? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Positioning in orthopneic position
  b. Suctioning
  c. Assisting to cough
  d. Providing hydration
  e. Starting IV fluids
  f.
  Starting mucolytic agents


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Sassygurl126

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, E
The good lung down position increases the PaO2 in the good lung and also allows for better perfusion, consequently decreasing hypoxia, although dyspnea may still be evident.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
Independent nursing intervention to help a patient to expectorate would include positioning, assisting to cough, suctioning, and providing hydration IV therapy; provision of a mucolytic agent requires a physician's order and is not an independent nursing action..


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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:D TYSM

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