ATI RN
ATI N103N103 Fundamentals Final Exam Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who is complaining of thick respiratory secretions that are difficult to clear. What should the nurse encourage the client to do to help clear those secretions?
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Rationale: The correct answer is A: Encourage the patient to drink more fluids. Increasing fluid intake helps to thin out respiratory secretions, making them easier to clear. Water helps to hydrate the body and keep secretions from becoming thick. This is especially important for clients with respiratory issues as it promotes easier expectoration and reduces the risk of respiratory complications.
Choice B: Getting a prescription for an antitussive agent would not be appropriate in this situation as antitussives are used to suppress coughing, which may actually hinder the clearance of secretions.
Choice C: Teaching effective deep breathing is important for overall respiratory health, but in this specific scenario, encouraging more fluids intake is more directly related to addressing the issue of thick respiratory secretions.
Choice D: Changing the patient's position every 2 hours is important for preventing pressure ulcers and maintaining circulation, but it does not directly address the issue of clearing thick respiratory secretions.
Overall, the most effective intervention for the client's complaint
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