Which nursing action is most helpful in thinning a client's thick respiratory secretions?

Assisting the client to maintain an adequate fluid intake

Maintaining a consistent air temperature in the client's room

Maintaining continuous oxygen therapy

Keeping the client in a supine position as much a possible

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. Adequate fluid intake helps thin respiratory secretions, making them easier to expectorate.

B. Maintaining a consistent air temperature in the client's room may provide comfort but does not directly thin respiratory secretions.

C. Continuous oxygen therapy may be necessary for respiratory support but does not directly thin respiratory secretions.

D. Keeping the client in a supine position may exacerbate respiratory issues; it does not directly thin respiratory secretions.

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Using a spacer allows more time for the client to inhale the medication fully, improving delivery to the lungs.

B. Having the client rest with the head of the bed at 30 degrees is not typically associated with the use of a spacer.

C. Using a spacer can help evaluate the client's technique of medication use, ensuring proper inhalation.

D. Spacing time between "puffs" of medication can help prevent toxicity, especially in medications with corticosteroids or bronchodilators.

E. While using a spacer may eliminate the need for shaking the MDI, it is not the primary benefit of spacer use.

A. ask if shortness of breath is being experienced. B. observe the client at rest and during activity. C. auscultate lung sounds, D. read previous documentation on the client's chart.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Asking if shortness of breath is being experienced can provide subjective information but may not accurately assess the severity of dyspnea.

B. Observing the client at rest and during activity allows the nurse to assess the client's respiratory effort and the impact of dyspnea on functional ability.

C. Auscultating lung sounds is important for assessing respiratory function but may not directly assess the level of dyspnea.

D. Reading previous documentation may provide historical context but does not directly assess the client's current level of dyspnea.

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Which nursing action is most helpful in thinning a client's thick respiratory secretions?

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

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Correct Answer is B

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