Author Question: A nurse uses nasopharyngeal suction to remove liquid secretions from a client's chest. How far ... (Read 129 times)

j.rubin · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse uses nasopharyngeal suction to remove liquid secretions from a client's chest. How far should the nurse advance the catheter in the client's nose so that the distal tip is placed in the client's pharynx?

A) 3 to 4 in.
B) 5 to 6 in.
C) 7 to 8 in.
D) 8 to 9 in.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has started phototherapy for seasonal affective disorder. Which of the following instructions should the nurse give the client to prevent the recurrence of symptoms?

A) Take phototherapy for 2 to 6 hours.
B) Try to relax during the therapy.
C) Maintain good fluid intake during therapy.
D) Avoid abrupt discontinuation of the therapy.

javimendoza7 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

B
Feedback:
The nurse should advance the catheter 5 to 6 in. (12.5 to 15 cm) in the nose or 3 to 4 in. (7.5 to 10 cm) in the client's mouth in order to place the distal tip in the client's pharynx.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to avoid abruptly discontinuing the therapy because doing so may lead to the recurrence of symptoms. Instructing the client to take phototherapy for 2 to 6 hours is for effectiveness of the therapy and is not related to the recurrence of symptoms. Relaxing during the therapy and maintaining fluid intake are not related to the recurrence of symptoms.