Question

The nurse is caring for a client who is on bed rest as part of aneurysm precautions. The nurse should avoid doing which action when giving respiratory care to this client?

1.Encouraging hourly coughing 2.Assisting with incentive spirometer
3.Encouraging hourly deep breathing
4.Repositioning gently side to side every 2 hours

Answer 1

The nurse should avoid encouraging hourly coughing when giving respiratory care to a client on bed rest as part of aneurysm precautions. Assisting with incentive spirometer and encouraging hourly deep breathing are important interventions. Repositioning gently side to side every 2 hours does not affect aneurysm precautions.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse should avoid encouraging hourly coughing when giving respiratory care to a client on bed rest as part of aneurysm precautions. Engaging in vigorous coughing can increase intracranial pressure and potentially rupture the aneurysm.

Assisting with incentive spirometer and encouraging hourly deep breathing are important respiratory care interventions for clients on bed rest.

Repositioning gently side to side every 2 hours helps with preventing complications related to immobility and does not affect aneurysm precautions.