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Haya94

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A client suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) complains that it is hard to cough up secretions and they are thick and sticky. The nurse should instruct the client to:
 
  A) increase her fluid intake to thin secretions.
  B) eat small, frequent meals to conserve energy.
  C) decrease exercise and increase rest periods.
  D) take a cough suppressant to decrease coughing.

Question 2

A child is admitted to the pediatric division with an acute asthma attack. The nurse assesses the lung sounds and respiratory rate. The mother asks the nurse, Why is his chest sucking in above his stomach? The nurse's most accurate response is:
 
  A) He will require additional testing to determine the cause?
  B) He is using his chest muscles to help him breathe?
  C) His infection is causing him to breathe harder?
  D) His lung muscles are swollen so he is using abdominal muscles?



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peter

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Feedback:
When a cough is productive, it is important to establish the source of the sputum and assess its color, volume, consistency, and other noteworthy characteristics. The nurse should instruct the client to increase fluid intake to thin secretions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B
Feedback:
The client will use accessory muscles to ease dyspnea and improve breathing.




Haya94

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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