Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
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A client with chronic bronchitis tells the home health nurse of being exhausted all day due to coughing all night and being unable to sleep. The client can feel thick mucus in the chest and throat. Which teaching can the nurse reinforce to help the client mobilize secretions and improve sleep? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C,D
Rationale
Fluids , humidifiers , guaifenesin , and huff coughing thin and mobilize secretions. Pursed lip breathing aids exhalation, not secretion clearance.