A nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis for a patient with a respiratory disease. Which of the following would be correct?
A) "needs nasal oxygen to improve breathing"
B) "cough related to ineffective airway clearance"
C) "ineffective airway clearance related to thick mucus"
D) "refuses to cough and expectorate thick mucus"
C
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a. breathing through her nose, holding her breath, and exhaling slowly. b. taking three deep breaths and coughing from the chest. c. inhaling while contracting the abdominal muscles and exhaling while contracting the diaphragm. d. taking short, frequent panting breaths and coughing from the throat to clear accumulated mucus.
A patient says he prefers to chew rather than
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A. inadequate cooking temperatures B. unsanitary conditions at the point of service C. drinking raw milk D. all of the above
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