A nurse is teaching a home care patient how to do pursed-lip breathing. What is the therapeutic effect of this procedure?
A) using upper chest muscles more effectively
B) replacing the use of incentive spirometry
C) reducing the need for p.r.n. pain medications
D) prolonging expiration to reduce airway resistance
D
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In planning for home care of a woman with preterm labor, the nurse needs to address what concern?
a. Nursing assessments will be different from those done in the hospital setting. b. Restricted activity and medications will be necessary to prevent recurrence of preterm labor. c. Prolonged bed rest may cause negative physiologic effects. d. Home health care providers will be necessary.
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What will be an ideal response?
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