A patient with asthma should be educated to use his or her ________ daily to monitor PEFR in order to prevent an attack.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
peak flow meter
Instruct a patient with asthma to use his or her peak flow meter in order to prevent an attack. The peak flow meter provides information on how well the airways are open. It tells how well the treatment plan is working, when to stop or add a medication, when to seek medical care, and what may trigger an asthma attack.
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A) Oxygen concentration of more than 25% given for longer than 24 hours B) Oxygen concentration of more than 30% given for longer than 48 hours C) Oxygen concentration of more than 25% given for longer than 36 hours D) Oxygen concentration of more than 50% given for longer than 48 hours
What treatment objective requires that the individual perceives the illness and also functions in the sick role?
a. Prevention b. Cure c. Alleviation d. Palliation
The nurse is discussing techniques to promote sleep. Which statement made by the patient indicates a need for more instruction?
a. "I will not drink tea or coffee in the evening." b. "I usually eat my big meal at noon." c. "I usually exercise just before going to bed." d. "I do not have a television in my bedroom."
A client is demonstrating signs of respiratory alkalosis. The nurse realizes that this alteration is least likely caused by which of the following?
1. Diarrhea 2. Fever 3. Pain 4. Severe anemia