Question # 8

A student with cystic fibrosis reports increased cough and fatigue during the school day. The nurse notes the student has not completed chest physiotherapy as scheduled. The priority action is to:

Options:

A.

Send the student back to class with instructions to rest.

B.

Facilitate airway clearance per IHP, assess respiratory status, notify parents/provider, and reinforce daily management routines.

C.

Recommend increasing physical activity to clear secretions.

D.

Document the symptoms without intervention.

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