Which trigger would the nurse instruct a client to avoid to decrease the
incidence of asthma attacks? Select all that apply.
Mold
Cold air
Pet dander
air pollution
cigarette smoke
~~> all
Clients with asthma should be instructed to avoid asthma attack triggers such
as mold, cold ai...
The ability to swallow indicates that the gag reflex is intact. Clients may be
alert and still have a diminished gag reflex, especially if a topical anesthetic
was used to numb the throat. Clients may be able to speak and still have a
decreased gag reflex. Because bronchoscopy does cause trauma to the
structures in the pharynx, a client who denies a sore throat may have
ongoing numbness of the throat and a decreased gag reflex
Which rationale would the nurse use when teaching a client with chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) to use pursed-lip breathing?
decrease air trapping
prevent bronchial dilation
strengthen intercostal muscles
reduce diaphragmatic excursion
✓ ~~> decrease air trapping
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