A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing increased dyspnea and cough productive of thick, yellow sputum. Which nursing intervention is the priority for managing the patient's airway clearance? a) Encourage deep breathing exercises b) Administer bronchodilator therapy c) Perform chest physiotherapy d) Provide humidified oxygen therapy

A patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing increased dyspnea and cough productive of thick, yellow sputum. Which nursing intervention is the priority for managing the patient's airway clearance? a) Encourage deep breathing exercises b) Administer bronchodilator therapy c) Perform chest physiotherapy d) Provide humidified oxygen therapy

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

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Chapter18: Bronchoscopy Assisting

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