When teaching a client how to cough productively, the nurse should instruct the client to:
a. drink plenty of fluids.
b. take an OTC (over-the-counter) cough expectorant.
c. cough from the diaphragm.
d. sit forward to clear the throat of phlegm.
Question 2
A client is prescribed potassium iodide for his cough. The nurse should instruct the client to:
a. mix the medication in fruit juice
b. avoid using this medication with food
c. measure the medication in a cup
d. avoid doing anything requiring mental alertness
The nurse applies a pulse oximeter sensor on the client’s finger.
Patient teaching: nose and sinus assessment
Patient teaching: neck assessment
Testing patellar reflex, client in a supine position
Testing the Achilles tendon reflex with client in a supine position
Client is positioned