A Client Is Being Treated for Exacerbation of Chronic Obstructive

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is being treated for exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which of the following nursing interventions will the nurse expect to be completed?

• A) Initiate oxygen at 1 L/min via nasal cannula.
• B) Limit fluids.
• C) Place on respiratory isolation.
• D) Schedule all activities at one time.

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Definitions:

Greater Omentum

A large apron-like fold of visceral peritoneum that hangs down from the stomach, playing important roles in immune responses and fat storage.

Lesser Omentum

Peritoneal fold passing from the liver to the lesser curvature of the stomach and to the upper border of the duodenum for a distance of approximately 2 cm beyond the pylorus.

Digestive Tract Wall

The layers of tissue that make up the structure of the gastrointestinal tract, facilitating the process of digestion.

Lamina Propria

A layer of loose connective tissue found beneath the epithelium, part of the mucous membranes.