A client with pneumonia develops respiratory acidosis. Which medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
Select all that apply.
A) Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg by mouth twice a day
B) Amoxicillin 1 gram intravenous every 6 hours
C) Albuterol inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours
D) Diazepam (Valium) 2 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
E) Potassium chloride 20 mEq in 100 mL 0.9% normal saline intravenous every day
Answer: B, C
Bronchodilator drugs such as albuterol inhaler may be administered to open the airways and antibiotics such as amoxicillin may be prescribed to treat respiratory infections. Benzodiazepines such as diazepam are central nervous system depressants and would adversely affect this client's respiratory rate, adversely affecting respiratory acidosis. Potassium chloride is indicated in the treatment of metabolic alkalosis.
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