What nursing action takes priority for Mr. Alexander intubated for pneumonia?

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Question 1 of 5

What nursing action takes priority for Mr. Alexander intubated for pneumonia?

A. Provide the patient with intermittent positive pressure B. Aspirate secretions from the airway, as needed C. Explain the need for frequent suctioning D. Order a room air humidifier

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 2 of 5

While discussing factors causing emphysema with Mr. Puff, what major factor is he already aware of?

A. Air pollution B. Repeated bronchial infections C. Cigarette smoking D. Hereditary

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 3 of 5

What statement best indicates patient understanding of postural drainage?

A. ‘I should try to hold the proper position for 20 minutes.’ B. ‘I should continue postural drainage even when my cough is nonproductive.’ C. ‘The positions for postural drainage always remain the same.’ D. ‘Postural drainage uses gravity to move the secretions.’

Correct Answer: D

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

Question 4 of 5

What health hazard is significant, particularly to patients with asthma?

A. Alcoholism B. Asthma C. Peptic ulcer D. Peripheral vascular disease

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 5 of 5

What would be most helpful for the nurse to discuss with Mr. Singer before his total laryngectomy?

A. The importance of fluid intake B. The problem of constipation C. The possible radiation therapy D. The method of communication

Correct Answer: D

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

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