Question

The nurse is caring for an elderly client with a possible diagnosis of pneumonia who has just been admitted to the hospital. the client is slightly confused and is experiencing difficulty breathing. which activities would be appropriate for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (uap)? select all that apply.

Answer 1

The nurse should take the following steps if the person is experiencing difficulty in breathing:

1) She should provide humidified oxygen therapy

2) She can also provide mechanical ventilation for respiratory failure

3) The person should be given proper fluid intake,

4) The person should go for impaired airway clearance, assess the rate and depth of respirations and chest movements etc.