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.

Recognize coping mechanisms and defense mechanisms in response to stress.

Understand the stages of the general adaptation syndrome and associated physiological responses.

Acknowledge the importance of nurse and patient safety in crisis situations.

Describe the phases of crisis and identify appropriate nursing interventions.