The nurse is planning care for a client diagnosed with bronchiolectasis. Which of the following would be goals for this client's care? (Select all that apply.)
1. Treat the infection.
2. Reduce the heart rate.
3. Minimize further damage.
4. Improve urine output.
5. Promote breathing.
6. Remove secretions.
1, 3, 5, 6
Treatment goals for the client diagnosed with bronchiolectasis include treat the infection, minimize further damage, promote effective airway breathing, and remove secretions. Treatment goals do not include reducing heart rate and improving urine output.
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