ATI RN
ATI Nur 221 Med Surg Exam Cardiac Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The client tells the nurse, 'I can feel the congestion in my lungs, and I certainly cough a lot, but I can't seem to bring anything up.' Which of the following actions should the nurse take to help this client with tenacious bronchial secretions?
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Rationale: Adequate hydration (2 to 3 L daily) thins mucus secretions, aiding expectoration. Semi-Fowler's position, oxygen therapy, and a low-salt diet do not directly address thick mucus.
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