A patient with pneumonia has thick secretions and weak coughing. Which nursing intervention best promotes airway clearance?
Correct answer: A. Encourage upright positioning, deep breathing and directed coughing
- A. Encourage upright positioning, deep breathing and directed coughing
- B. Restrict fluids and discourage coughing to reduce fatigue
- C. Keep the patient supine and provide shallow breaths
- D. Give oxygen only and avoid respiratory exercises
Explanation
Upright positioning improves lung expansion, while deep breathing and directed coughing mobilise and remove secretions. Oxygen may correct hypoxaemia, but it does not replace measures that improve secretion clearance.
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Airway care includes positioning, suctioning, coughing and deep-breathing exercises, incentive spirometry, oxygen delivery devices and humidification. Questions address indications, flow rates, safety precautions and monitoring for hypoxia or oxygen toxicity, while distinguishing nasal cannula, simple mask, non-rebreather mask and Venturi mask use.
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