A patient with increased secretions may develop airway obstruction. The nurse can promote a patent airway by using which of the following techniques? (Select all that apply.)
a. Limiting fluid intake
b. Positioning
c. Deep breathing
d. Humidity
B, C, D
Hydration, positioning, deep breathing, and humidity are techniques that are helpful in maintaining a patent airway.
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a. Nurse anesthesia b. Nursing informatics c. Nurse-midwifery d. Clinical nurse specialist
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Thick description is a technique used to reduce the risk of bias
A) True B) False