. A client at the family health clinic has been diagnosed with new-onset mild asthma. What is the BEST advice the nurse can give this client
a. Explain and demonstrate the use of an inhaler.
b. Encourage the client to drink plenty of fluids and maintain hydration.
c. Tell the client to keep a record of his attacks.
d. Encourage the client to take an antibiotic when he starts wheezing.
a. Explain and demonstrate the use of an inhaler.
FEEDBACK:
a. Explaining and demonstrating the use of an inhaler is the most valuable information the nurse can share with the client. Return demonstration is the best feedback.
b. Encouraging the client to drink plenty of fluids and maintain hydration is important; however; explaining the use of the inhaler is the best choice. .
c. Telling the client to keep a record of his attacks is helpful but not the best choice. .
d. Encouraging the client to take an antibiotic when he starts wheezing is inappropriate advice for this client. .
You might also like to view...
First-order neurons conveying discriminative touch information from the face synapse in which of the following?
A. Ciliary ganglion B. Trigeminal ganglion C. Main sensory nucleus of the trigeminal nerve D. Ventral posteromedial nucleus of the thalamus E. Mesencephalic nucleus
Which of the following is an instrument used to cut a thin slice of skin?
a. dermatome b. cutaneotome c. dermatosis d. cutaneoplasty
A holistic stress management program is:
A. Standardized B. Suits a broad spectrum of personal preferences C. Multidimensional D. All of the above
Pertaining to the cerebrum:
a. cerebrol b. serebral c. cerebral