Question

TODU UJAC-3502C02ca92f&instanc. + Respiratory Concerns Mr. Moore states that because he has smoked for 40 years, he always has a cough in the morning. A focused lung assessment reveals fine crackles bilaterally in the upper lobes. The PN realizes the client risk for pneumonia and reports findings to RN. Question 15 of 28 Which action(s) should the PN implement? Select all that apply Teach the client about the effects of smoking. Encourage the client to ambulate in the hall three times a day. Instruct the client to take 10 deep breaths every hour while awake. Ask the client if there is a family history of lung cancer. Reinforce the use of the incentive spirometer.

Answer 1

• Teach the client about the effects of smoking.

Rationale - Education provides awareness of the ill effects of smoking

• Instruct the client to take 10 deep breaths every hour while awake.

Rationale - Deep breathing exercises make lung muscles healthy and keep infections away.

• Reinforce the use of an incentive spirometer.

Rationale - Helps to keep lungs healthy if there is a risk of pneumonia.