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.

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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
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Record Id
1608
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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
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2549
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2550
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Assess respiratory rate, depth, ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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1785
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Assess cough and sputum ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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2551
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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
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2137
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Obtain and monitor lab/diagnostic ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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1807
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Provide humidifier prn. ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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2552
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Encourage adequate fluid intake ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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773
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Elevate head of bed ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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2553
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2554
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2190
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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
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2540
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Suction as necessary; when ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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1690
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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
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2555
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Avoid excessively hot or ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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2556
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Encourage smoking cessation, if ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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2557
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2558
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