Which of the Following Nursing Actions Would Be Appropriate to Protect

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nursing actions would be appropriate to protect the skin integrity of an immobile client?

• A)Encourage client to eat at least 40% of meals
• B)Keep the client's linens dry and wrinkle-free
• C)Restrict their fluid intake
• D)Use of warm flannel blankets is recommended

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Definitions:

Windpipe

Also known as the trachea, a tube that connects the pharynx and larynx to the lungs, allowing the passage of air.

Respiration

The process by which living organisms exchange gases with their environment, involving the intake of oxygen and the release of carbon dioxide.

Sleep Apnea

A sleep disorder characterized by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep, leading to disrupted sleep and potential health issues.

Snoring

The sound produced during sleep when the flow of air causes tissues in the airway to vibrate, often due to obstruction in the nasal passage or throat.