ATI RN
ATI RN Pharmacology 2019 III Questions
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A nurse is planning care for a child who has cystic fibrosis and a prescription to receive chest physiotherapy (CPT). Which of the following actions should the nurse plan to take?
Correct Answer: C
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Correct Answer: C. Administer albuterol prior to CPT.
Rationale: Administering albuterol prior to CPT helps open up the airways, making it easier for the mucus in the lungs to be cleared during the chest physiotherapy. This can improve the effectiveness of the CPT and help the child breathe more easily. Administering albuterol before CPT also helps prevent bronchospasm that may be triggered by the chest physiotherapy.
Summary of other choices:
A: Performing CPT immediately after eating can lead to discomfort or vomiting.
B: Percussing each lung segment for 15 minutes is excessive and not recommended.
D: Performing vibration during inspirations is incorrect as vibration is typically performed during expirations to help loosen and mobilize secretions.
Overall, administering albuterol prior to CPT is the most appropriate action to optimize the effectiveness and safety of chest physiotherapy for a child with cystic
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