The patient is complaining of feeling congested. After assessing ...

[saraeharris]

The patient is complaining of feeling congested. After assessing the patient, the nurse places the patient in the proper position and claps her cupped hands against the patient's thorax.
 
  She does this because she is aware that ______________ assists in loosening retained secretions from the airway. Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Question 2

Expected outcomes for patients who are being taught how to use a thermometer include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Ability to correctly measure temperature
  b. Ability to properly clean and store the thermometer
  c. Knowledge of normal temperature ranges
  d. Knowledge of signs and symptoms of fever

[Meganchabluk]

Answer to Question 1

percussion
Percussion involves clapping the chest wall with cupped hands. It sets up vibrations in the chest to dislodge retained secretions from the airway.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, C, D
Expected outcomes after completion of the procedure include that the patient is able to correctly measure temperature, demonstrate proper cleaning and storage of equipment, and state normal temperature range and factors that affect temperature, signs and symptoms of fever and hypothermia, and measures to take with abnormal temperatures.

[saraeharris]

Gracias!

[jackie]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it