The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Bronchiectasis

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with bronchiectasis. Based on an understanding of the pathologic changes that occur with this disease, which intervention to promote clearance of respiratory secretions does the nurse plan?

• A) Postural drainage
• B) Intermittent positive pressure breathing
• C) Pursed-lip breathing
• D) Diaphragmatic breathing

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