A preschool-age child diagnosed with AIDS has developed respiratory compromise. Which technique would the nurse utilize to encourage effective lung expansion?
1. Incentive spirometry
2. Chest physiotherapy
3. Bubble blowing
4. Coughing and deep breathing
3
Rationale:
1. Bubble blowing is most appropriate for the preschool-age group. Preschool-age children are at a developmental level where the other choices would be less appropriate. While those choices could be done with the preschooler, they would require more time, and the child would be less compliant. Chest physiotherapy is directed primarily at promoting airway clearance.
2. Bubble blowing is most appropriate for the preschool-age group. Preschool-age children are at a developmental level where the other choices would be less appropriate. While those choices could be done with the preschooler, they would require more time, and the child would be less compliant. Chest physiotherapy is directed primarily at promoting airway clearance.
3. Bubble blowing is most appropriate for the preschool-age group. Preschool-age children are at a developmental level where the other choices would be less appropriate. While those choices could be done with the preschooler, they would require more time, and the child would be less compliant. Chest physiotherapy is directed primarily at promoting airway clearance.
4. Bubble blowing is most appropriate for the preschool-age group. Preschool-age children are at a developmental level where the other choices would be less appropriate. While those choices could be done with the preschooler, they would require more time, and the child would be less compliant. Chest physiotherapy is directed primarily at promoting airway clearance.
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