This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Mouth care for the unconscious client for prevention of aspiration includes placing the client in: ... (Read 111 times)

Capo

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 545
on: Jul 24, 2018
Mouth care for the unconscious client for prevention of aspiration includes placing the client in:
 
  A. Prone position
  B. Sims' position
  C. Supine position
  D. High-Fowler's position

Question 2

When teaching the patient about positive expiratory pressure therapy (PEP) and huff coughing, the nurse incorporates which of the following in the plan of care?
 
  a. Instruct the patient to remain flat in bed.
  b. Place a nose clip on the patient's nose.
  c. Instruct the patient to breathe through his nose.
  d. Instruct the patient to exhale with long slow breaths.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

catron30

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 297
Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B
B. The Sims' or semiprone position prevents aspiration.
A. The Sims' or semiprone position prevents aspiration.
C. The Sims' or semiprone position prevents aspiration.
D. The Sims' or semiprone position prevents aspiration.

Answer to Question 2

B
Instruct the patient to assume semi-Fowler's or high-Fowler's position, and place a nose clip on the patient's nose. Have the patient place his lips around the mouthpiece. Instruct the patient to exhale in quick, short, forced huffs. Huff coughing, or forced expiratory technique, promotes bronchial hygiene by increasing expectoration of secretions.


Capo

  • Member
  • Posts: 545
Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Wow, this really help

cassie_ragen

  • Member
  • Posts: 347
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

About 60% of newborn infants in the United States are jaundiced; that is, they look yellow. Kernicterus is a form of brain damage caused by excessive jaundice. When babies begin to be affected by excessive jaundice and begin to have brain damage, they become excessively lethargic.

Did you know?

Fatal fungal infections may be able to resist newer antifungal drugs. Globally, fungal infections are often fatal due to the lack of access to multiple antifungals, which may be required to be utilized in combination. Single antifungals may not be enough to stop a fungal infection from causing the death of a patient.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

According to the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, lung disease is the third leading killer in the United States, responsible for one in seven deaths. It is the leading cause of death among infants under the age of one year.

Did you know?

Hypertension is a silent killer because it is deadly and has no significant early symptoms. The danger from hypertension is the extra load on the heart, which can lead to hypertensive heart disease and kidney damage. This occurs without any major symptoms until the high blood pressure becomes extreme. Regular blood pressure checks are an important method of catching hypertension before it can kill you.

Postoperative care Postoperative care
This young boy with muscular dystrophy needs to receive tube feedings and home nursing care. He atte This young boy with muscular dystrophy needs to receive tube feedings and home nursing care. He atte
A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon A physician is performing a colonoscopy on a client and viewing the internal structures of the colon
Example of Health Care Services Example of Health Care Services
Health care setting. Health care setting.
Turn baby over, placing him or her sideways across your legs if on floor or across pillow. Turn baby over, placing him or her sideways across your legs if on floor or across pillow.
Video: Cataract

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library