Question

question 12 of 20
a nurse is planning the care of a client with bronchiectasis. what goal of care should the nurse prioritize?
the clients pulmonary blood pressure will decrease to within reference ranges.
the client will resume prediagnosis level of function within 72 hours.
the client will successfully mobilize pulmonary secretions.
the client will maintain an oxygen saturation level of ≥98%.

Explanation:

Bronchiectasis involves abnormal dilation of bronchi, leading to accumulation of pulmonary secretions and increased risk of infection. Mobilizing secretions is a key goal to prevent complications like infection and improve respiratory function.

• Option 1: Pulmonary blood pressure decrease is more relevant to conditions like pulmonary hypertension, not bronchiectasis.
• Option 2: Resuming pre - diagnosis function in 72 hours is unrealistic for bronchiectasis, which is a chronic condition.
• Option 4: Maintaining oxygen saturation ≥ 98% is too high a standard and not the primary goal; mobilizing secretions directly addresses the pathophysiology of bronchiectasis.

Answer:

The client will successfully mobilize pulmonary secretions.