The child has been placed on albuterol via a metered-dose inhaler (MDI).The patient might exhibit which of the following side effects of this medication?
a. Tremors
b. Lethargy
c. Bradycardia
d. Somnolence
A
The nurse would expect to see signs of tremors, anxiety, insomnia, and tachycardia as a side effect of this medication.
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A) Shortness of breath and hypervolemia B) Fatigue and confusion C) Pruritus and muscle rigidity D) Darkening of skin pigmentation and tremors
If an athlete stops exercising for long periods of time, all of his muscles will become fatty tissue
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Many clients have nutritional needs that are high but whose appetites are poor, such as in clients with advanced COPD. What would be the best nursing action to take to promote maximum intake?
A) Providing pain medications with meals to facilitate digestion B) Scheduling treatments during mealtimes to encourage between meal snacking C) Eating small frequent meals of soft food D) Encouraging the intake of empty-calorie foods and beverages to promote intake
Crystal is a new nurse who is looking for a staff nurse position. She had several instances during clinical rotations in nursing school where she was late because she studied until the early hours of the morning
According to her circadian rhythm she would be best suited for which of the following positions? A. Full-time 8-hour day/evening rotation on the orthopedic unit B. Part-time 12-hour day position in the emergency department C. Full-time 12-hour night position in surgery D. Part-time 8-hour day/night position on the pediatric unit