Question

an interdisciplinary team is planning the care of a client with bronchiectasis. what aspects of care should the nurse anticipate? select all that apply. positive pressure isolation antimicrobial therapy chest physiotherapy smoking cessation occupational therapy

Explanation:

• Positive pressure isolation: Bronchiectasis is not typically a condition requiring positive - pressure isolation (positive - pressure is more for protecting immunocompromised patients from outside pathogens, and bronchiectasis is a chronic airway condition, not a highly contagious one requiring this type of isolation).
• Antimicrobial therapy: Bronchiectasis often has recurrent bacterial infections, so antimicrobial therapy (antibiotics) is used to treat these infections.
• Chest physiotherapy: Helps to clear mucus from the airways, which is crucial in bronchiectasis as mucus buildup can lead to infections and airway obstruction.
• Smoking cessation: Smoking can exacerbate bronchiectasis by damaging the airways, so promoting smoking cessation is an important aspect of care.
• Occupational therapy: Occupational therapy is more focused on helping patients with daily living and work - related tasks due to physical or mental limitations. It is not a primary aspect of care for bronchiectasis (which is focused on airway and infection management).

Answer:

B. Antimicrobial therapy, C. Chest physiotherapy, D. Smoking cessation