Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for an adolescent client who has cystic fibrosis. Which of the following actions should the nurse instruct the client to take prior to initiating postural drainage?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Using an albuterol inhaler before postural drainage opens airways, aiding mucus clearance in cystic fibrosis. Eating risks vomiting, pancrelipase is for digestion, and oral hygiene is unrelated to drainage.