The nurse is caring for an asthmatic patient hospitalized with an acute asthma exacerbation. What drugs would the nurse anticipate being ordered for this patient to gain underlying control of persistent asthma?
A) Rescue inhalers
B) Anti-inflammatory drugs
C) Antibiotics
D) Antitussives
B
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A public health nurse is teaching a health promotion class to a group of older adults at a seniors' center
A woman attending states that, "My husband has got dry macular degeneration, and I don't know what we're going to do when he goes blind from it." How can the nurse best respond to the woman's statement? A) "Vitamins C and E as well as zinc and beta carotene may have some value in slowing the progression of his disease." B) "You should talk to your doctor about the surgical options that might help preserve his sight." C) "If your husband can lower his blood pressure and bad cholesterol, it can possibly slow the progression of his disease." D) "Cataract surgery is showing promise as a way of replacing the part of the eye associated with macular degeneration."
The nurse learns that an older patient uses antacids after every meal to treat chronic "indigestion.". For which health problems should the nurse assess in this patient?
A) Urinary incontinence or retention B) Coagulation disorders and anemia C) Hyperlipidemia and arteriosclerosis D) Electrolyte imbalances and cardiac problems
When preparing a patient who has had gastric surgery to go home, what information is given to the patient, significant other, and family?
A) Location of local senior center B) Locations of elder care facilities C) End-of-life care, when indicated D) Contact number for Meals-on-Wheels
The nurse is teaching a client taking prenatal vitamins how to avoid constipation. Which should the nurse plan to include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. Advise taking a daily laxative for constipation. b. Recommend a diet high in fruits and vegetables. c. Encourage an increase in fluid consumption during the day. d. Increase the intake of whole grains and whole grain products. e. Suggest increasing the intake of dairy products, especially cheeses.