Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 64%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis.The nurse is caring for a child with cystic fibrosis. What is the rationale for the nurse performing chest physiotherapy for this child?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: To improve lung function and remove mucus from the airways. In cystic fibrosis, thick mucus builds up in the lungs, leading to breathing difficulties and increased risk of infections. Chest physiotherapy helps to loosen and mobilize this mucus, making it easier for the child to cough it up and clear the airways. This process improves lung function by enhancing air exchange and reducing the risk of infections. Options A, B, and D are incorrect because chest physiotherapy is not primarily aimed at monitoring lung function, providing pain relief, reducing inflammation, or administering medications. It is focused on clearing mucus and improving respiratory function in cystic fibrosis patients.