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PCC4 - Exam 1 Oxygenation / 100% VERIFIED ANSWERS

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When caring for a patient with acute bronchitis, the nurse will prioritize a.auscultating lung sounds. b.encouraging fluid restriction. c.administering antibiotic therapy. d.teaching the patient t ... o avoid cough suppressants. - ANS -a.auscultating lung sounds. For which patients with pneumonia would the nurse suspect aspiration as the likely cause of pneumonia (select all that apply)? a.Patient with seizures b.Patient with head injury c.Patient who had thoracic surgery d.Patient who had a myocardial infarction e.Patient who is receiving nasogastric tube feeding - ANS -a.Patient with seizures b.Patient with head injury e.Patient who is receiving nasogastric tube feeding An appropriate nursing intervention for a patient with pneumonia with the nursing diagnosis of ineffective airway clearance related to thick secretions and fatigue would be to a.perform postural drainage every hour. b.provide analgesics as ordered to promote patient comfort. c.administer O2 as prescribed to maintain optimal oxygen levels. d.teach the patient how to cough effectively to bring secretions to the mouth. - ANS -d.teach the patient how to cough effectively to bring secretions to the mouth. A patient with TB has been admitted to the hospital and is placed in an airborne infection isolation room. What should the patient be taught (select all that apply)? a.Expect routine TST to evaluate infection. b.Visitors will not be allowed while in airborne isolation. c.Take all medications for full length of time to prevent multidrug-resistant TB. d.Wear a standard isolation mask if leaving the airborne infection isolation room. e.Maintain precautions in airborne infection isolation room by coughing into a paper tissue. - ANS -c.Take all medications for full length of time to prevent multidrug-resistant TB. d.Wear a standard isolation mask if leaving the airborne infection isolation room. e.Maintain precautions in airborne infection isolation room by coughing into a paper tissue. A patient has been receiving high-dose corticosteroids and broad-spectrum antibiotics for treatment secondary to a traumatic injury and infection. The nurse plans care for the patient knowing that the patient is most susceptible to a.candidiasis. b.aspergillosis. c.histoplasmosis. [Show More]

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