A patient has recently recovered from pneumonia. She is on an expectorant for a cough she developed with her pneumonia. She discovers that she now wheezes after jogging in the morning. The physician might suggest which of the following?
A. taking an oral bronchodilator before running
B. using an intranasal steroid nebulizer before running
C. taking a spray decongestant before running
D. drinking 2 quarts of water daily
D. drinking 2 quarts of water daily
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a. Electroconvulsive therapy b. Light (photo) therapy c. Transcranial magnetic stimulation d. The herb St. John's Wort e. Vagal nerve stimulation f. Physical exercise
The nurse is caring for a patient who has undergone a mastoidectomy. In an effort to prevent postoperative infection, what intervention should the nurse implement?
A) Teach the patient about the risks of ototoxic medications. B) Instruct the patient to protect the ear from water for several weeks. C) Teach the patient to remove cerumen safely at least once per week. D) Instruct the patient to protect the ear from temperature extremes until healing is complete.
The client is taking enalapril (Vasotec), an angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor, for hypertension. Which respiratory side effect should you teach the client to expect?
A. Wheezing on exhalation B. Increased nasal stuffiness C. Chest pressure or pain D. Persistent dry cough
A child is showing signs of acute respiratory distress. In which of the following positions should the nurse place the child?
1. Upright 2. Side-lying 3. Flat 4. Semi-Fowler's