Which of the following is an appropriate intervention for the client with pulmonary edema?
A) Administer the prescribed sedative to decrease anxiety.
B) Suction as needed to clear the lungs.
C) Position the client supine.
D) Use chest percussion.
A
Feedback:
Suctioning will not clear the lungs or ease breathing if the client has pulmonary edema. In this situation, the physician may prescribe a sedative to relieve the anxiety created by the feeling of suffocation.
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