Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a toddler who has cystic fibrosis.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Perform chest percussion and postural drainage at least twice daily. Chest percussion and postural drainage are essential airway clearance techniques for patients with cystic fibrosis to help mobilize and clear mucus from the lungs. Performing these techniques at least twice daily helps to prevent mucus buildup, reduce the risk of infections, and improve lung function. Restricting gluten intake (B) is not specific to cystic fibrosis management. Administering pancreatic enzymes on an empty stomach (C) is important for patients with cystic fibrosis to aid in digestion, but it is not directly related to chest physiotherapy. Using a nebulizer after airway clearance therapy (D) may be beneficial, but the primary focus should be on chest physiotherapy as the initial intervention for mucus clearance.