The Nurse Is Preparing Discharge Instructions for an Older Adult

question 43

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing discharge instructions for an older adult client recovering from respiratory acidosis caused by restrictive lung disease and pneumonia.Which topics should the nurse include in the discharge teaching for this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Obtain annual influenza immunization.
• B) Engage in frequent hand washing.
• C) Avoid crowds.
• D) Cover the nose and mouth when coughing.
• E) Restrict fluids.

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