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Difficulty maintaining adequate airway clearance related to [specify] as evidenced by [specify].

Description
The challenge involves consistent ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
334
Code
00334
Downloads
155
References
Pereira, M., Lunardi, A. C., & Paisani, D. M. (2017). Respiratory physiotherapy in the pulmonary dysfunction after cardiac surgery. Revista Brasileira de Cirurgia Cardiovascular, 30(2), 225-232.
Ntoumenopoulos, G., Williams, T. J., & Nagle, M. (2019). Airway clearance techniques in acute exacerbations of COPD: a survey of Australian physiotherapy practice. Physiotherapy Theory and Practice, 35(1), 83-91.

Outcomes

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Will demonstrate improved airway ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Client will enhance ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: This nursing outcome ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1608
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12,923
Evaluate in days
90
Evaluation Date
06/15/2026
Outcome References
Blumenthal, J., Emery, C., Smith, D., & Clarke, G. (2017). Effects of deep-breathing exercises on pulmonary function, atelectasis, and arterial blood gas after coronary artery bypass graft surgery. Journal of Physiotherapy Research, 59(3), 192-198. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.physio.2017.03.003
Guo, P., East, L., & Arthur, A. (2016). A preoperative education intervention to reduce anxiety and improve recovery among Chinese cardiac patients: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Nursing Studies, 52(2), 427-437. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2014.11.006

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Assess/record/report to MD prn: · Tachypnea · Wheezes · Rales · Rhonchi · Crackles · Dyspnea · Shortness ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: This plan instructs ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Monitoring and reporting ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2549
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21,490
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Assess energy level, endurance ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves examining the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Evaluating energy level ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2550
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21,490
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Assess respiratory rate, depth, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves monitoring client's ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Monitoring respiratory parameters ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1785
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21,490
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Assess cough and sputum ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: The caregiver evaluates ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Monitoring cough and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2551
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21,490
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Administer medications as ordered ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves the proper ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Administering medications as ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2137
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21,490
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Obtain and monitor lab/diagnostic ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Outlines the process ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: To ensure client ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1807
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21,490
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Provide humidifier prn. ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Offering a humidifier ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: A humidifier is ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2552
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21,490
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Encourage adequate fluid intake ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves promoting the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Ensuring sufficient fluid ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
773
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21,490
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Elevate head of bed ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves raising the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Elevating the bed ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2553
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21,490
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Assist the client with ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Postural drainage is ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Postural drainage helps ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2554
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21,490
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Encourage activity and exercise ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Promoting both activity ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Encouraging activity boosts ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2190
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21,490
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Encourage coughing, deep breathing. ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Encouraging coughing and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Encouraging coughing and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2540
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21,490
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Suction as necessary; when ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves utilizing suction ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Suctioning helps clear ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
1690
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21,490
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Encourage client to maintain ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves abstaining from ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Milk can make ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2555
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21,490
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Avoid excessively hot or ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Involves protecting the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Exposure to extreme ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2556
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21,490
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Encourage smoking cessation, if ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Support the client's ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Smoking harms the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2557
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21,490
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Teach proper use of ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description: Nurses instruct clients ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Rationale: Teaching correct use ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id
2558
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21,490