The nurse is caring for a client with acute pulmonary edema. To immediately promote oxygenation and ...

The nurse is caring for a client with acute pulmonary edema. To immediately promote oxygenation and relieve dyspnea, which of the following interventions is appropriate?

A.Administer oxygen.
B.Have the client take deep breaths and cough.
C.Place the client in high Fowler's position.
D.Perform chest physiotherapy.

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参考答案: C

参考解析: The high Fowler's position will initially promote oxygenation in the client and relieve shortness of breath. Additional measures include administering oxygen to increase content in the blood. Deep breathing and coughing will improve oxygenation postoperatively, but may not immediately retieve shortness of breath. Chest physiotherapy results in expectoration of secretions, which isn't the primary problem in pulmonary edema.

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