The Nurse Is Assisting in the Preparation of a Teaching

question 38

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting in the preparation of a teaching session for older patients on respiratory health.What information should the nurse suggest be included in this program? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Instruct regarding the importance of frequent position changes to stimulate all lung lobes
• B) Recommend deep breathing and coughing as part of a daily exercise program
• C) Encourage receiving pneumonia vaccination and annual influenza vaccination
• D) Suggest taking an over-the-counter expectorant every day to help remove lung secretions
• E) Remind that life-long habits and exposure to respiratory irritants may influence breathing

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Definitions:

Multiple Correlation

A measure that represents the strength and direction of a linear relationship between one dependent variable and two or more independent variables.

Multiple-regression Equation

A mathematical method used to depict how a dependent variable is related to two or more independent variables by applying a linear formula to the data collected.

Estimated Regression Coefficient

A coefficient estimated from data that quantifies the relationship between the independent variable and the dependent variable in a regression analysis.

Independent Variables

Variables in a study or experiment that are manipulated or changed by the researchers to determine their effects on the dependent variable.