A Patient Is Unable to Maintain a Clear Airway Effectively

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is unable to maintain a clear airway effectively with coughing and has a respiratory rate of 22/min with coarse crackles bilaterally. Which intervention should the nurse provide first?

• A)Perform tracheal suctioning.
• B)Encourage fluids.
• C)Encourage bedrest.
• D)Assess the patient's coughing technique.

Identify specific structures within the digestive system and their functions based on definitions.

Understand the impact and management of common digestive disorders and diseases.

Understand the concepts and terminologies related to the structural and functional aspects of the digestive system.

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