Author Question: A nurse is caring for a client with chronic back pain. The client attributes the pain to her ... (Read 116 times)

Redwolflake15 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A nurse is caring for a client with chronic back pain. The client attributes the pain to her teaching job, which involves long hours of standing in the classroom coupled with movements to assist her young students.

Which of the following positions can contribute to a good standing posture and relieve the pain? A) Keep the knees locked whenever possible
B) Maintain the left hip slightly higher than the right
C) Hold the chest slightly backward.
D) Distribute weight equally on both feet.

Question 2

A patient with a tracheostomy is experiencing thick and tenacious secretions. To maintain this patient's airway, what is the most appropriate action for the nurse?

a. Tracheal suctioning
b. Oropharyngeal suctioning
c. Nasotracheal suctioning
d. Orotracheal suctioning

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

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
Distributing weight equally on both feet provides a broad base of support. Maintain the hips at an even level. Bend the knees slightly to avoid straining the joints. Hold the chest up and slightly forward, and extend or stretch the waist to give internal organs more space and maintain good alignment of the spine.

Answer to Question 2

A
Tracheal suctioning is performed through an artificial airway such as a tracheostomy. Oropha-ryngeal suctioning clears secretions from the mouth and upper airway. Nasotracheal suctioning introduces the catheter through the naris into the trachea. Orotracheal suctioning introduces the catheter through the mouth into the trachea.