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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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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
Record Id: 1608
Will demonstrate improved airway ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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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
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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: 2549
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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Record Id: 1785
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Monitoring respiratory parameters ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id: 2551
Assess cough and sputum ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Monitoring cough and ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id: 2137
Administer medications as ordered ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Administering medications as ... Please Login or Join to access this information
Record Id: 1807
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Record Id: 2552
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Postural drainage is ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Record Id: 1690
Suction as necessary; when ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Encourage client to maintain ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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Milk can make ... Please Login or Join to access this information
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