Physiological AdaptationPregunta 116 de 120
A client with pneumonia has a fever and thick secretions. Which intervention best promotes airway clearance?
a.Restrict oral fluids
b.Keep the client flat in bed
c.Suppress the cough with medication
d.Encourage fluids and provide chest physiotherapy as ordered
Explicación
Adequate hydration thins secretions and chest physiotherapy mobilizes them, promoting airway clearance. Restricting fluids and suppressing a productive cough would worsen secretion retention.
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