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. smoking cessation occupational therapy antimicrobial therapy chest physiotherapy positive pressure isolation

Explanation:

• Smoking cessation: Smoking worsens respiratory conditions like bronchiectasis, so promoting smoking cessation is part of care.
• Occupational therapy: Not typically a primary aspect for bronchiectasis care (focus is more on respiratory - related interventions).
• Antimicrobial therapy: Bronchiectasis can have infectious components, so antimicrobial therapy (antibiotics) is used to treat infections.
• Chest physiotherapy: Helps in clearing mucus from the lungs, which is crucial in bronchiectasis to prevent infections and improve breathing.
• Positive pressure isolation: Bronchiectasis is not a contagious condition requiring positive pressure isolation (negative pressure is for contagious airborne diseases).

Answer:

• Smoking cessation
• Antimicrobial therapy
• Chest physiotherapy