A client is prescribed a Leukotriene modifier as part of asthma treatment. The nurse should instruct the client that this medication:
1. relaxes bronchospasm.
2. increases mucociliary clearance.
3. reduces inflammation.
4. inhibits the allergic process.
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Leukotriene modifiers inhibit the allergic process. Beta-adrenergic agonists relax bronchospasm. System bronchodilators increase mucociliary clearance. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation.
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a. Potassium b. Sodium c. Calcium d. Magnesium
The nurse administers a drug that stimulates the nicotinic receptors. What assessment findings would indicate effectiveness of the drug? (Select all that apply.)
A) Muscle contractions B) Release of norepinephrine from the adrenal medulla C) Signs and symptoms of a stress reaction D) Urinary incontinence E) Hyperactive bowel sounds
A patient diagnosed with colon cancer is being prepared for palliative surgery to correct an intestinal obstruction. The nurse understands that palliative surgery is:
1. the removal and study of tissue to make a diagnosis. 2. done to relieve symptoms or improve function without correcting the basic prob-lem. 3. done to remove diseased tissue or to correct defects. 4. done to correct serious defects that only affect appearance.
The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. The parents question why the newborn is not under the phototherapy lights. The nurse explains that the fiberoptic blanket is beneficial because: (Select all that apply.)
1. Lights can stay on all of the time. 2. The eyes do not need to be covered. 3. The lights will need to be removed for feedings. 4. Newborns do not get overheated. 5. Weight loss is not a complication of this system. Correct