A Patient, Diagnosed with Chronic Bronchitis, Has the Nursing Diagnosis

question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient, diagnosed with chronic bronchitis, has the nursing diagnosis Ineffective Airway Clearance related to inadequate cough and excess mucous production. Which of the following interventions is of the least value in resolving the nursing diagnosis?

• A)Check the pulse oximetry reading.
• B)Increase fluid intake up to 2 liters/day.
• C)Suction the patient.
• D)Provide chest physiotherapy.

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Definitions:

Total Revenues

The total amount of income generated by the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Perfectly Inelastic

A market demand situation where the quantity demanded remains constant regardless of changes in price.

Quantity Supplied

The amount of a commodity that is made available for sale by producers at a certain price level, over a given period.

Price-Elasticity Coefficient

A gauge for understanding how the quantity of a product demanded reacts to price adjustments.