A client with a history of asthma is short of breath and says, "I feel like I'm having an asthmatic attack." What is the nurse's best action?
a. Call a code.
b. Ask the client to describe the symptoms.
c. Administer a beta2 adrenergic agonist.
d. Administer a long-acting glucocorticoid.
Answer: c. Administer a beta2 adrenergic agonist.
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Which medical condition should the nurse be concerned about for a client prescribed hydralazine?
A. Asthma B. Angina C. Diabetes D. Hyperthyroidism
Write eighty-two and one-half milliliters using correct notation: ________
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).