Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
A nurse is performing postural drainage for a client. Which of the following is an appropriate intervention?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Position the client for secretion drainage by gravity. Postural drainage involves positioning the client to allow gravity to assist in draining secretions from the lungs. This promotes effective airway clearance. Scheduling postural drainage after meals (choice B) may increase the risk of aspiration. Giving a bronchodilator immediately after the procedure (choice C) is not the standard practice and may not be effective. Instructing the client about fluid restrictions (choice D) is not directly related to postural drainage.