Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing (11th Edition by Harding) - Ch: 26 - Upper Respiratory Problems Exam Questions and Answers
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Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing
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Lewis Medical Surgical Nursing
Lewis's Medical Surgical Nursing (11th Edition by
Harding) - Ch: 26 - Upper Respiratory Problems
Exam Questions and Answers
The nurse teaches a patient about discharge instructions after a rhinoplasty. Which statement, if made
by the patient, indicates that the teaching was successful?
a. I ca...
The nurse discusses management of upper respiratory infections (URI) with a patient who has acute
sinusitis. Which statement by the patient indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. I can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat my discomfort. b. I will drink lots of juices and other fluids
to stay well hydrated.
c. I can use my nasal decongestant spray until the congestion is all gone.
d. I will watch for changes in nasal secretions or the sputum that I cough up. - Ans:✔✔-c. I can use my
nasal decongestant spray until the congestion is all gone.
Rationale:
The nurse should clarify that nasal decongestant sprays should be used for no more than 3 days to
prevent rebound vasodilation and congestion. The other responses indicate that the teaching has been
effective.
A nurse who is caring for patient with a tracheostomy tube in place has just auscultated rhonchi
bilaterally. If the patient is unsuccessful in coughing up secretions, what action should the nurse take?
a. Encourage increased incentive spirometer use.
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