A nurse is teaching a client's family member the proper technique for performing postural drainage for a client. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse give?
A) The client should perform postural drainage once a day before lunch time.
B) The client must avoid remaining in prescribed positions for more than 5 minutes.
C) The nurse should administer prescribed inhalant medications before performing postural drainage.
D) The client should remain in prescribed position even if tired or feeling lightheaded.
C
Feedback:
When teaching the client and family to perform postural drainage, the nurse should tell the family member to administer prescribed inhalant medications before performing postural drainage. The nurse should also recommend postural drainage two to four times daily before meals and at bedtime. The nurse should remind the client to stay in each prescribed position for 15 to 30 minutes and to change to a comfortable position if the client is tired or feels lightheaded.
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