Important supportive nursing interventions for clients using bronchodilators include helping the client to:
a. avoid respiratory infections. c. conserve energy.
b. control breathing. d. all of the above
ANS: D
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A Incorrect: This is not an action of propranolol, which blocks beta-2 receptors.
B Incorrect: This is not an action of propranolol, which blocks beta-2 receptors.
C Incorrect: This is not an action of propranolol, which blocks beta-2 receptors.
D Correct: a., b., and c. are all correct.
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