A Patient in Acute Respiratory Failure as a Complication of COPD

question 23

Multiple Choice

A patient in acute respiratory failure as a complication of COPD has a PaCO₂ of 65 mm Hg, rhonchi audible in the right lung, and marked fatigue with a weak cough. The nurse will plan to

• A) allow the patient to rest to help conserve energy.
• B) arrange for a humidifier to be placed in the patient's room.
• C) position the patient on the right side with the head of the bed elevated.
• D) assist the patient with augmented coughing to remove respiratory secretions.

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