The Patient Is Complaining of Feeling Congested

question 8

Short Answer

The patient is complaining of feeling congested.After assessing the patient,the nurse places the patient in the proper position and claps her cupped hands against the patient's thorax.She does this because she is aware that ______________ assists in loosening retained secretions from the airway.

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Definitions:

Health

A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.

Chronic Stressors

Persistent stress factors that an individual faces over an extended period, potentially leading to health problems.

Coping Strategy

Techniques or methods employed by individuals to manage stress, challenges, or adversity.

Discrimination

The unfair or prejudicial treatment of people based on characteristics such as race, age, sex, or disability.