Chest physiotherapy (CPT) is ordered for a client with pneumonia. The nurse knows that the primary purpose of CPT for this client is to:

stimulate deeper inhalations.

improve ciliary movement in the bronchioles.

loosen secretions in congested areas.

propel oxygen along the respiratory tract.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale: Stimulating deeper inhalations is a secondary benefit of CPT, but the primary purpose is to loosen secretions in congested areas.

Choice B rationale: Improving ciliary movement in the bronchioles is a secondary benefit of CPT, but the primary purpose is to loosen secretions.

Choice C rationale: Loosening secretions in congested areas is the primary purpose of CPT for clients with pneumonia.

Choice D rationale: Propelling oxygen along the respiratory tract is not the primary purpose of CPT but may be a secondary benefit.

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale: A potassium level of 4.2 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not validate Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.

Choice B rationale: A phosphate level of 3.0 mg/dL is within the normal range and would not validate Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.

Choice C rationale: A magnesium level of 1.8 mEq/L is within the normal range and would not validate Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.

Choice D rationale: A calcium level of 6.9 mg/dL is below the normal range and could validate Trousseau's and Chvostek's signs.

A. Encourage eating potassium-rich foods. B. Restrict sodium in the diet C. Decrease water intake D. Monitor vital signs E. Monitor intake and output.

Correct Answer is ["B","D","E"]

Explanation

Choice A rationale: Hypernatremia involves elevated sodium levels, so encouraging potassium-rich foods is not directly related to addressing hypernatremia.

Choice B rationale: Restricting sodium in the diet is appropriate to help manage and reduce hypernatremia. This can prevent further complications of hypernatremia, such as dehydration, confusion, seizures, and coma.

Choice C rationale: This is not an appropriate intervention for hypernatremia, as water intake can help dilute the sodium levels and restore the fluid balance in the body.

Decreasing water intake can worsen the hypernatremia and cause dehydration. Choice D rationale: This is an appropriate intervention for hypernatremia, as high sodium levels can affect the fluid balance and blood pressure in the body. Monitoring

vital signs can help detect any changes or abnormalities that may indicate worsening of the condition or need for further treatment.

Choice E rationale: Monitoring intake and output helps assess fluid balance and response to interventions for hypernatremia.

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