An asthmatic patient is admitted to the emergency department with severe bronchospasm. The nurse should prepare to administer:
1. a nebulized beta2 agonist.
2. a salmeterol-type inhaled agonist.
3. an oral beta2 agonist.
4. an inhaled corticosteroid.
Correct Answer: 1
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a. Crack cocaine b. Heroin c. Marijuana d. Hallucinogens
The parents of a terminally ill child do not want the child dying in the hospital. What can the nurse suggest to help these parent's needs?
A) Admit to a long-term care facility. B) Have hospice provided through home care. C) Discharge the child to home right before death. D) Have family stay with the child around-the-clock in the hospital.
A patient is in hospice with a diagnosis of end-stage heart failure. How would the nurse explain the primary treatment goal for this patient?
1. Provide significant pain medications. 2. Provide comfort and reduce any distressing respiratory symptoms. 3. Keep the patient out of the hospital. 4. Provide information to the family.
Which administration technique should you teach the family of a patient with memory problems for best adherence to first-line drug therapy for tuberculosis?
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