A nurse is caring for a child who has cystic fibrosis and requires postural drainage. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Hold hand flat to perform percussions on the child

Perform the procedure twice a day

Administer a bronchodilator after the procedure

Perform the procedure prior to meals

 

Perform the procedure prior to meals

Step-by-step explanation

Cystic fibrosis is a multi organ dysfunction which leads to dysfunction of the lungs. Mostly, common deaths are normally caused by cystic fibrosis in the pulmonary dysfunction. The postural drainage is the type of chest therapy which is used in treating children who are suffering from cystic fibrosis. Administering of a bronchodilator helps in opening the airway. It should be done prior to postural drainage so that it can open up the airway and help in effecting the postural drainage. Performing postural drainage is best when the stomach is emptiest. This should be before a meal or an hour and a half after a meal and it is done in a sitting position or as one lies on their back, stomach or side. The postural drainage that should be done twice a day is the one which involves percussion and vibration. Each session should take five to seven minutes in every part of the chest.