Posted: January 10th, 2017

The nurse is planning to teach a client with COPD how to cough effectively. Which of the following instructions should be included?

The nurse assesses the respiratory status of a client who is experiencing an exacerbation of COPD secondary to an upper respiratory tract infection. Which of the following findings would be expected?

1. Normal breath sounds
2. Prolonged inspiration
3. Normal chest movement
4. Coarse crackles and rhonchi

75.  Which of the following ABG abnormalities should the nurse anticipate in a client with advanced COPD?

1. Increased Pa_CO2
2. Increased Pa_O2
3. Increased pH.
4. Increased oxygen saturation

76.  Which of the following diets would be most appropriate for a client with COPD?

1. Low fat, low cholesterol
2. Bland, soft diet
3. Low-Sodium diet
4. High calorie, high-protein diet

77.  The nurse is planning to teach a client with COPD how to cough effectively. Which of the following instructions should be included?

1. Take a deep abdominal breath, bend forward, and cough 3 to 4 times on exhalation.
2. Lie flat on back, splint the thorax, take two deep breaths and cough.
3. Take several rapid, shallow breaths and then cough forcefully.
4. Assume a side-lying position, extend the arm over the head, and alternate deep breathing with coughing.