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casperchen82

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on: Jul 23, 2018
Why should the hospice nurse delay the use of oropharyngeal suctioning?
 
  a. It will decrease mucus production
  b. It will be uncomfortable for the patient
  c. It is not necessary
  d. It puts the patient at risk for infection

Question 2

Which medication relaxes the patient's respiratory effort and thus increases the efficiency of the patient's respiratory status?
 
  a. Aminophylline
  b. Theophylline
  c. Epinephrine
  d. Morphine


livaneabi

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Suctioning should only occur if the patient is choking because it causes an increase in mucus production and is uncomfortable for the patient.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Respiratory distress may be relieved by morphine.


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