Chapter 12, Problem 15MC

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing increased dyspnea and cough productive of thick, yellow sputum. Which nursing intervention is the priority for managing the patient's airway clearance? a) Encourage deep breathing exercises b) Administer bronchodilator therapy c) Perform chest physiotherapy d) Provide humidified oxygen therapy

Give typed full explanation  A male client admitted with chronic pulmonary obstruction disease ( COPD ) exacerbation is receiving assisted ventilation with continuous positive airways pressure ( C PAP ) . His vital signs are temperature 98.8 F ( 3T , 1 degree * C ) heart rate 118 beats / minute blood pressure 176 / 96mm Hg46 BREATHS / MINUTE , while completing the pulmonary assessment , his oxygen saturation reading is 78 % and he is difficult to arouse . Which action should the nurse implement ?   a)prepare for rapid sequence intubation b) increase oxygen delivery by 10% c) complete neurological assessment d) administer PRN nebulizer treatment

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed oxygen therapy. Which oxygen delivery device is most appropriate for a COPD patient with chronic hypoxemia? a) Nasal cannula b) Venturi mask c) Non-rebreather mask d) Simple face mask