A Patient Has a Nursing Diagnosis of Ineffective Airway Clearance

question 2

Multiple Choice

A patient has a nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to thick, secretions. Which action will be best for the nurse to include in the plan of care?

• A) Encourage use of the incentive spirometer.
• B) Offer the patient fluids at frequent intervals.
• C) Teach the patient the importance of coughing.
• D) Increase oxygen level to keep O₂ saturation >95%.

Recognize the factors contributing to the development of anxiety disorders, including genetic predispositions and environmental influences.

Understand the impact of conditioning and cognitive processes on the development and maintenance of anxiety disorders.

Identify the effects of traumatic experiences on mental health and distinguish between different responses to trauma.

Understand the role of the limbic system in emotional regulation and its relationship to anxiety disorders.

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