The nurse is assisting in the preparation of a teaching session for older patients on respiratory health. What information should the nurse suggest be included in this program? (Select all that apply.)
a. Instruct regarding the importance of frequent position changes to stimulate all lung lobes
b. Recommend deep breathing and coughing as part of a daily exercise program
c. Encourage receiving pneumonia vaccination and annual influenza vaccination
d. Suggest taking an over-the-counter expectorant every day to help remove lung secretions
e. Remind that life-long habits and exposure to respiratory irritants may influence breathing
ANS: A, B, C, E
A. B. C. E. Because of the normal changes that take place in the respiratory system with aging, it is important to instruct older patients to change positions frequently, participate in deep breathing and coughing exercises, receive the pneumonia and annual influenza vaccinations; remind patients of the impact that lifelong habits have on respiratory health. D. Taking an over-the-counter expectorant every day is not recommended to maintain respiratory health in the older patient.
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