NUR 222 Ch 10 Exam

NUR 222 Ch 10 Exam A client hospitalized with pneumonia has thick, tenacious secretions. Which intervention should the nurse include when planning this client's care? - Correct Answer-Encouraging increased fluid intake by the patient with pneumonia has thick, tenacious secretions (p. 286) When caring for a client with acute respiratory failure, the nurse should expect to focus on resolving which set of problems? - Correct Answer-Hypercapnia, hypoventilation, and hypoxemia (p. 297) A client who underwent surgery 12 hours ago has difficulty breathing. He has petechiae over his chest and complains of acute chest pain. What action should the nurse take first? - Correct Answer-Initiate oxygen therapy. (p. 304) Which should a nurse encourage in clients who are at the risk of pneumococcal and influenza infections? - Correct Answer-Receiving vaccinations (p. 287) What dietary recommendations should a nurse provide a client with a lung abscess? - Correct Answer-A diet rich in protein (p. 288) The nurse is collaborating with a community group to develop plans to reduce the incidence of lung cancer in the community. Which of the following would be most effective? - Correct Answer-Classes at community centers to teach about smoking cessation strategies (p. 308) The patient with a chest tube is being transported to X-ray. Which complication may occur if the chest tube is clamped during transportation? - Correct Answer-Tension pneumo-thorax (p. 317)