A client with a tracheostomy is at risk for aspiration. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?

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Question 1 of 5

A client with a tracheostomy is at risk for aspiration. What intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A. Provide thickened liquids with meals. B. Suction the tracheostomy before meals. C. Position the client flat during feeding. D. Encourage the client to drink water with meals.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful?

A. My nose will look normal after 24 to 48 hours. B. I can take 800 mg ibuprofen every 6 hours for pain. C. I will remove and reapply the nasal packing every day. D. I will elevate my head for 48 hours to minimize swelling.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The nurse is monitoring a patient after thoracic surgery. Which finding is most concerning?

A. The patient has 150 mL of bloody drainage in the first hour. B. The patient reports pain at the surgical site. C. The patient's chest tube is bubbling intermittently. D. The patient's heart rate is 120 beats per minute.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

A patient with acute bronchitis reports difficulty sleeping due to nighttime coughing. What is the most appropriate intervention?

A. Administer a bronchodilator before bedtime. B. Advise the patient to drink a glass of milk before sleeping. C. Provide a prescribed cough suppressant for nighttime use. D. Encourage the patient to perform deep breathing exercises before bed.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

A patient is diagnosed with a pleural effusion and requires a thoracentesis. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention during the procedure?

A. Encourage the patient to lie flat to improve comfort. B. Monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation during the procedure. C. Ask the patient to hold their breath as the needle is inserted. D. Administer sedatives to keep the patient calm and still.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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