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 ["C","D","E"]

Explanation

Explanation:

A. Oral aspirin undergoes the first-pass effect.

B. Oral acetaminophen undergoes the first-pass effect.

C. Fentanyl administered via a transdermal patch bypasses the first-pass effect because it is absorbed through the skin directly into the bloodstream.

D. Dulcolax administered rectally as a suppository bypasses the first-pass effect.

E. Morphine administered intravenously bypasses the first-pass effect.

A. withdraw the regular insulin first. B. inject air into the regular insulin, then into the NPH. C. inject air into both vials and withdraw the regular insulin first. D. Inject air into and withdraw the NPH immediately.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Regular insulin should be withdrawn first to avoid contamination of the regular insulin vial with NPH insulin. However, air should be injected to the NPH vial then into the regular insulin vial before withdrawing regular insulin.

B. Injecting air into the vials before withdrawing insulin is correct, but regular insulin should be withdrawn first.

C. Injecting air into the vials before withdrawing insulin is recommended. Air should be injected into NPH vial then into regular insulin. Regular insulin should be withdrawn first followed by NPH to avoid regular insulin being contaminated by cloudy NPH.

D. Injecting air into the vial and withdrawing NPH insulin immediately does not follow proper insulin administration technique.

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