The nurse has just auscultated coarse crackles bilaterally on a patient with a tracheostomy tube in place. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up secretions, what action should the nurse take?

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The nurse has just auscultated coarse crackles bilaterally on a patient with a tracheostomy tube in place. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up secretions, what action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

A patient undergoing treatment for tuberculosis reports orange discoloration of bodily fluids. What action should the nurse take?

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

The nurse evaluates the effectiveness of pursed-lip breathing in a patient with COPD. Which finding indicates improved breathing?

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient with suspected pneumonia. Which diagnostic test should be performed first?

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

A patient undergoing mechanical ventilation is at risk for ventilator-associated pneumonia. Which intervention is most effective for prevention?

Correct Answer: B

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

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