A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is being discharged home with a new prescription for an inhaled bronchodilator.
Which instruction should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?

Choice A rationale

Increasing fluid intake is contraindicated in clients with fluid overload, such as those with bilateral lower extremity edema and lung crackles. It can worsen the condition.

Choice B rationale

Administering prescribed diuretics is the priority intervention to reduce fluid overload in clients with heart failure post-STEMI. It helps to decrease edema and pulmonary congestion.

Choice C rationale

Applying warm compresses to the lower extremities may provide temporary relief but does not address the underlying issue of fluid overload.

Choice D rationale

Encouraging ambulation is beneficial for overall health but is not a priority intervention for managing fluid overload in this context. .

Choice A rationale

Irrigating the catheter without checking for kinks first may not address the underlying issue and can potentially cause harm.

Choice B rationale

Adjusting the rate of the bladder irrigant may not resolve the issue if the catheter tubing is kinked.

Choice C rationale

Notifying the provider without first checking for kinks may delay the resolution of the problem.

Choice D rationale

Checking the tubing for kinks is the first action to ensure there is no obstruction preventing the flow of urine. .