Author Question: The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia, teaching him or her how to cough and ... (Read 59 times)

geoffrey · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with pneumonia, teaching him or her how to cough and deep-breathe. The patient asks, Why is drinking fluids so important? What is the nurse's best response?

a. The doctor ordered increased fluid intake.
b. Fluids prevent pathogens from growing in your lungs.
c. Fluids help to flush infection away so it doesn't grow in your lungs.
d. Fluids make secretions thin, making them easier to cough up.

Question 2

A nurse manager who is self-confident, committed, and ambitious is implementing which leadership theory as a guide to her own personal governance style?

a. Behavioral theory
b. Contingency theory
c. The task versus relationship theory
d. Trait theory

tandmlomax84 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Although the doctor may have prescribed increased fluid intake, this does not explain why it is important. Fluids do not prevent the growth of pathogens. Fluids do not flush out the lungs because they do not, normally, enter the lungs. Fluids help to thin secretions and keep them from becoming thick and gluelike, which would be much harder to mobilize. Thin secretions will reduce the effort required by the patient to cough mucus into the larger airways and expectorate it.

Answer to Question 2

D
It is often believed that Leaders are born, not made. Some of us are considered natural leaders; others are not. Early research on leadership attempted to identify traits that distinguish a leader from a nonleader. Traits most often identified are intelligence and initiative. Other traits identified were excellent interpersonal skills, high self-esteem, creativity, willingness to take risks, and ability to tolerate the consequences of risks. Leadership comes more easily to some individuals.