Question

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

Explanation:

Bronchiectasis involves abnormal dilation of bronchi, leading to accumulation of pulmonary secretions. Mobilizing these secretions is a key goal to prevent infection, improve ventilation, and manage the condition. Maintaining 98% oxygen saturation is too high a target (normal is 95 - 100%, but with bronchiectasis, achieving ≥98% may not be feasible or the priority). Resuming pre - diagnosis function in 72 hours is unrealistic for a chronic - like condition. Pulmonary blood pressure reduction is more related to pulmonary hypertension, not the primary focus of bronchiectasis care.

Answer:

The client will successfully mobilize pulmonary secretions.