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armygirl

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A nurse is caring for a client with dyspnea. The nurse assists the client into Fowler's position. Which of the following advantages does Fowler's position offer a client with dyspnea?
 
  A) It makes it easier for the client to eat, talk, and look around.
  B) It relieves pressure on the diaphragm, allowing easy breathing.
  C) It reduces the possibility of developing foot drop.
  D) It provides good drainage from bronchioles.

Question 2

The nursing student is formulating a nursing care plan for a patient with pneumonia. The care plan is directed toward meeting the potential oxygenation needs of the patient.
 
  Which of the fol-lowing examples would be the best way for the nursing student to write an expected outcome for the care plan? a. The patient will have less pain.
  b. The patient will be able to breathe bet-ter.
  c. The patient's pulse oximetry reading will remain greater than 92.
  d. The patient's interactions will be normal.


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onowka

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Fowler's position is especially helpful for clients with dyspnea because it causes the abdominal organs to drop away from the diaphragm. Relieving pressure on the diaphragm allows the exchange of a greater volume of air. The lateral position reduces the possibility of foot drop. The prone position provides good drainage from bronchioles, stretches the trunk and extremities, and keeps the hips in an extended position.

Answer to Question 2

C
All goals need to have measurable outcomes for you to be able to determine whether they have been met. These include objective data, such as oxygen saturation levels, arterial blood gas levels, laboratory findings, chest radiographs, electrocardiogram patterns, blood pressure, and pulse. Quantify subjective findings, such as the reported degree of breathlessness or pain on visual analog scales. Less pain, breathe better, and normal interactions do not include objective data, making them hard to measure.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Both answers were spot on, thank you once again


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Reply #3 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great! Please up vote :D


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