Which of these diets is usually prescribed for a client who has bronchiectasis?
a. low calorie, low fat
b. low cholesterol, potassium restricted
c. high calorie, high carbohydrate
d. high protein, high fat
C
Medical management is directed toward removing respiratory secretions, eliminating and preventing infection, and maintaining adequate oxygenation. Percussion and postural drainage following respiratory therapy are prescribed, and bronchial suctioning is used for the client who is unable to expectorate secretions. Bronchoscopy may be performed to remove tenacious, copious secretions. Medications such as mucolytic agents, antibiotics, steroids, and bronchodilators are prescribed; congestive heart failure is also treated with cardiotonics and diuretics. A high-carbohydrate, high-calorie diet is encouraged, with protein supplements used as necessary.
You might also like to view...
All five of the children in a family were born with a genetic disorder. The disorder is inherited as autosomal dominant. If this is not a statistical rarity, the likelihood would be that:
1. One parent has both chromosomes with the affected gene. 2. Both parents are carriers. 3. One parent is a carrier and the other parent is unaffected. 4. One parent has one chromosome affected and the other parent has none.
A Parkinson's patient is depressed because his drug protocol of L-dopa and Sinemet are no longer controlling his symptoms. The nurse's response that would be the most helpful in-formation is that:
1. other drugs can be combined with L-dopa to increase its effectiveness. 2. the effect of these drugs has an uneven course; symptoms will begin to subside again soon. 3. the two drugs can be given in higher doses to control the symptoms. 4. surgical interventions have been very effective in the control of parkinsonian symptoms.
The nurse is planning discharge teaching for a postpartum woman. What information recommendations should the woman receive before being discharged? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. To abstain from sexual intercourse for 6 months 2. To avoid showers for 4 weeks 3. To avoid overexertion 4. To practice postpartum exercises 5. To obtain adequate rest
Which of the following medication-administration systems protects the client by identifying the five rights of medication administration?
A) Unit dose system B) Self-administered medication system C) Automated medication-dispensing system D) Bar Code Medication Administration