The patient has received a nebulizer treatment with a bronchodilator for the treatment of bronchospasm related to an inhalation injury. What intervention by the nurse can effectively evaluate the effectiveness of this treatment?
A) Assess breath sounds.
B) Monitor for cardiac dysrhythmias.
C) Assess heart rate.
D) Assess for jugular vein distention.
A
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A) the patient becomes cyanotic and shocky. B) the pulsus paradoxus is between 20 and 30% of the pulse pressure. C) there is an increase of more than 20 mmHg in pulse pressure. D) the peripheral venous pressure is below 10 mmHg.
The nurse explains that in step 1 (sensitization) of becoming allergic, the body,
a. develops immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies. b. forms mast cells. c. produces basophils. d. reacts with rhinitis, urticaria, asthma, or gastrointestinal (GI) manifestations.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
When sharing her feelings about separating from a therapy group, the patient stated, "I feel a bit sad and empty that I won't be seeing you folks again." What is the most accu-rate evaluation of the patient's statement?
a. It indicates regression and her lack of readiness to terminate. b. Unconsciously, she is hoping she will be permitted to continue the group. c. She is demonstrating normal feelings associated with termination of therapy. d. She needs further evaluation by her therapist to determine readiness to terminate.