Asthma exacerbations at home are managed by the patient by:
1. Increasing frequency of beta-2-agonists and contacting their provider
2. Doubling inhaled corticosteroid doses
3. Increasing frequency of beta-2-agonists
4. Starting montelukast (Singulair)
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A) Hypoxemia B) Dehiscence C) Evisceration D) Shock
You are the nurse in the preoperative holding area. What is included in the care you give to each patient? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Establish an intravenous line B) Verify surgical site and mark site per institutional policy C) Take measures to ensure each patient's comfort D) Review operative plans E) Prepare medications administered in the OR
The nurse is educating a client about the importance of calcium and vitamin D. Why are these items important for bone health?
1. They allow for normal blood coagulation. 2. They allow for neurotransmitter release. 3. They provide stability to the skeletal system. 4. They are important for seizure prevention.
A health care provider prescribes aspirin 650 mg every 4 hours PO when febrile. For which patient will this order be appropriate?
a. 7 year old with a bleeding disorder b. 21 year old with a sprained ankle c. 35 year old with a severe headache from hypertension d. 62 year old with a high fever from an infection