ADULT HEALTH 1 -Respiratory med surg
ADULT HEALTH 1 -Respiratory med surg.The nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to: a. warm the air entering the lungs. b. trap particles and bacteria. c. protect the cilia. d. clean the sinus cavity. B Mucus traps particles and bacteria that may be in the inspired air. A patient with emphysema presents to the emergency room with severe dyspnea; O2 saturation is 74%, pulse is 120, and respirations are 26 . The nurse positions the patient in high Fowler. What action should the nurse take next? a. Collect a sputum specimen. b. Coach the patient in pursed-lip breathing. c. Give oxygen at 5 L/min by nasal cannula. d. Ensure patent intravenous (IV) access.
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adult health 1 respiratory med surg the nurse explains that the purpose of mucus is to a warm the air entering the lungs b trap particles and bacteria c protect the cilia d clean the sinus c