Nursing Care for Respiratory Patients

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Why is it important to suction the patient for no longer than 10 seconds at a time?

To reduce the risk of infection

To prevent trauma to the airway (correct)

To prevent Respiratory Acidosis

To prevent oxygen desaturation

What is the purpose of positioning the patient on their side?

To facilitate suctioning

To prevent aspiration (correct)

To enhance cardiac output

To improve respiratory status

What should the nurse monitor continuously during acute care?

Mental status and cardiac status (correct)

Cardiac status and respiratory rate

Body temperature and mental status

Body temperature and intake/output records

What should the nurse aim to maintain during acute care?

A body temperature of less than 37°C (98.6°F) Signup and view all the answers

Why should the nurse monitor the patient's lower extremities?

To monitor for manifestations of thrombophlebitis Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do to promote physical mobility?

Encourage active ROM exercises for unaffected extremities Signup and view all the answers

When feeding a patient to avoid aspiration, what is the recommended position?

Upright sitting position with neck slightly flexed Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended consistency of liquids for a patient to avoid aspiration?

Of the same consistency as honey Signup and view all the answers

What should be done after eating to avoid aspiration?

Check the mouth for 'pocketing' of food, especially in the affected cheek Signup and view all the answers

Why should distractions be minimized during eating?

Because distractions can cause aspiration Signup and view all the answers

What should be available at the bedside in case of choking or aspiration?

Suction equipment Signup and view all the answers

What should be done to ensure the patient swallows safely?

Teach the patient to swallow one bite at a time Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of promoting the use of the unaffected arm in daily activities?

To promote functional ability and independence Signup and view all the answers

When assisting with self-dressing, what technique should the patient be taught?

Dressing the affected arm first and then the unaffected arm Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for collaborating with the occupational therapist?

To schedule training for upper extremity functioning necessary for activities of daily living Signup and view all the answers

What should the nurse do when the patient does not respond verbally?

Face the patient, speak slowly, and allow adequate time for response Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary outcome of accepting the patient and providing dignity and respect?

Motivation to communicate and decreased frustration Signup and view all the answers

How should the nurse respond when they do not understand the patient's speech?

Be honest and say that the nurse does not understand Signup and view all the answers

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