The Nurse Is Caring for a Frail Older Client with Chronic

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a frail older client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who is having difficulty clearing secretions from the respiratory tract. Which actions can the nurse take to help this client? Select all that apply.

• A) Offer only hot beverages.
• B) Use postural drainage.
• C) Perform chest percussion.
• D) Teach controlled coughing.
• E) Perform tracheal suctioning.

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