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

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Record Id: 334 Code: 00334
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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.
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Record Id: 1608Will demonstrate improved airway ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Client will enhance ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Suggested days to Evaluation: 90
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Suggested Evaluation Date: 07/13/2026
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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Record Id: 2549Assess/record/report to MD prn: · Tachypnea · Wheezes · Rales · Rhonchi · Crackles · Dyspnea · Shortness ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 1785Assess respiratory rate, depth, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2551Assess cough and sputum ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description The caregiver evaluates ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2137Administer medications as ordered ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 1807Obtain and monitor lab/diagnostic ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Outlines the process ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2552Provide humidifier prn. ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 773Encourage adequate fluid intake ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2553Elevate head of bed ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2554Assist the client with ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Postural drainage is ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2190Encourage activity and exercise ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2540Encourage coughing, deep breathing. ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Encouraging coughing and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 1690Suction as necessary; when ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Involves utilizing suction ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2555Encourage client to maintain ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Description Involves abstaining from ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2556Avoid excessively hot or ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2557Encourage smoking cessation, if ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Rationale Smoking harms the ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 2558Teach proper use of ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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