A patient with pulmonary edema is cyanotic and complaining of difficulty breathing. What should be recommended by the respiratory therapist?
a. Provide supplemental oxygen.
b. Begin mechanical ventilation.
c. Have the patient use pursed-lip breathing.
d. Begin bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy.
A
Cyanosis indicates hypoxemia. Giving supplemental oxygen will help to correct the hypoxemia and decrease the patient's work of breathing. Mechanical ventilation is not yet indicated. Pursed-lip breathing may help the breathing of a patient with an obstructive lung problem. Bronchopulmonary hygiene therapy is not indicated because there is no sign of a secretion problem.
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