Author Question: A client has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance. Which of the following would the ... (Read 78 times)

oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

A client has a nursing diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance. Which of the following would the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.

A) Encouraging increased fluid intake
B) Assisting the client in taking deep, diaphragmatic breaths
C) Discouraging client movement
D) Instructing the client to avoid coughing
E) Encouraging the client to change positions

Question 2

Eucalyptus is an herbal product that can be used as a decongestant and expectorant. In which of the following client populations would the nurse identify a contraindication for its use? Select all that apply.

A) Pregnant females
B) Children younger than 2 years of age
C) Lactating females
D) Postmenopausal females
E) Men

mk6555 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, E
Feedback:
Clients should be encouraged to change positions frequently, breathe deeply, and increase fluid intake to aid in effectively clearing the airway of sputum. Coughing helps to move mucus.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
Feedback:
The use of eucalyptus is contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation, as well as in people who are hypersensitive to eucalyptus and in children younger than 2 years of age.