Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
4-year-old child with cystic fibrosis receiving chest physiotherapyA nurse is evaluating a 4-year-old child who has cystic fibrosis and has been receiving chest physiotherapy treatments. The nurse should identify which of the following findings as an indication that the therapy has been effective?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Increased expectoration. Chest physiotherapy helps to mobilize and clear mucus from the lungs, which can lead to increased expectoration in patients with cystic fibrosis. This indicates that the therapy is effective in clearing respiratory secretions and improving lung function. Increased urine output (A) is not directly related to the effectiveness of chest physiotherapy. Reduced pain (C) is not a common indicator of the therapy's effectiveness in this context. Increased heart rate (D) is not a typical response to effective chest physiotherapy in cystic fibrosis patients.