A Patient Has Difficulty Raising Pulmonary Secretions, and the Nurse

question 42

Multiple Choice

A patient has difficulty raising pulmonary secretions, and the nurse writes a nursing diagnosis of "Ineffective Airway Clearance related to weak cough and fatigue." What would best help the patient maintain a clear airway?

• A)Allow rest periods between activities.
• B)Teach relaxation exercises.
• C)Instruct in abdominal and pursed-lip breathing.
• D)Encourage fluids; suction prn as ordered.

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