Practice Question
A client is scheduled for postural drainage. Which action should the nurse take before the procedure?
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Correct Answer:
Administer prescribed bronchodilator or mucolytic medication
Rationale:
💎 Purpose of Postural Drainage: Postural drainage is a respiratory therapy technique used to facilitate the removal of secretions from different lung lobes using specific body positions and gravity. It’s commonly indicated in conditions like bronchiectasis, cystic fibrosis, or pneumonia where mucus clearance is impaired.
💎 Medication Administration: Administering a bronchodilator or mucolytic before the procedure helps loosen and thin mucus, making it easier to expectorate during and after drainage. This enhances airway clearance and improves overall ventilation.
💎 Timing: The medication should be given about 15–30 minutes before postural drainage to allow optimal airway dilation and secretion mobilization.
💎 Nursing Role: The nurse should explain the procedure, provide tissues or an emesis basin for sputum, and encourage the client to cough effectively during and after the procedure.
💎 Contraindications: Postural drainage should not be performed immediately after meals to prevent aspiration or vomiting. The client should also not be fluid-restricted since hydration helps thin secretions.
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- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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