The progression of chronic bronchitis is best halted by which intervention?
a. Regular use of bronchodilators
b. Smoking cessation
c. Postural chest drainage techniques
d. Identification of early signs of infection
Answer: b. Smoking cessation
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The nurse is instructing a female client on the proper method for a midstream clean-catch urine specimen. The nurse should stress the importance of:
1. wiping the meatus with an antiseptic towelette from front to back. 2. using antibacterial foam to cleanse the labia and meatus. 3. using an iodine solution to cleanse the outer labia. 4. cleansing the meatus in a circular motion with an antiseptic towelette.
The nurse is caring for a patient who recently underwent a total hip replacement. The nurse should:
A) Ease the patient onto a low toilet seat. B) Encourage the patient to cross the legs at the knees when out of bed. C) Use soft chairs when the patient is sitting out of bed. D) Limit patient hip flexion when sitting.