A nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. Which intervention is most appropriate to help loosen respiratory secretions?

The nurse auscultates diminished breath sounds in a client with a known pleural effusion. What is the best action?

An older adult is brought to the emergency department by a family member, who reports a moderate change in mental status and mild cough. The client is afebrile. The health care provider orders a chest x-ray. The family member questions why this is needed since the manifestations seem so vague. What response by the nurse is best?

A nurse plans care for a client who is at high risk for a pulmonary infection. Which interventions should the nurse include in this client’s plan of care? (Select all that apply.)

The nurse is caring for a client with lung cancer who states, “I don’t want any pain medication because I am afraid I’ll become addicted.” How should the nurse respond?

A nursing student caring for a client removes the client’s oxygen as prescribed. The client is now breathing what percentage of oxygen in the room air?

A client is being discharged home after having a tracheostomy placed. Which of the following suggestions should the nurse offer to help the client maintain self-esteem?

Define and describe two of the four PNF stretching techniques that were discussed in class. 

Quinn, an athletic trainer, encourages her athletes to follow a preventive program by highlighting it’s benefits, the social importance of participation, and the athlete’s ability to control their own health. By focusing on these factors to strengthen the athlete’s intentions and adherence, Quinn is applying which theory? 

“In a simply-supported beam with symmetrical loading, how are the reaction forces distributed?”