One goal of asthma therapy outlined by the NHLBI Expert Panel 3 guidelines is:
1. Ability to use albuterol daily to control symptoms
2. Minimize exacerbations to once a month
3. Keep nighttime symptoms at a maximum of twice a week
4. Require infrequent use of beta 2 agonists (albuterol) for relief of symptoms
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The nurse uses cooling techniques to keep the body temperature below 105 ° F. What can result from an elevated temperature?
a. Excessive thirst b. Excessive perspiration c. Damage to body cells d. Increased heart rate
A 38-year-old male patient stopped smoking 6 months ago
He tells the nurse that he still feels strong cigarette cravings and wonders if he is ever going to feel "normal" again. Which statement by the nurse is correct? a. "It's possible that these cravings will never stop." b. "These cravings may persist for several months." c. "The cravings tell us that you are still using nicotine." d. "The cravings show that you are about to experience nicotine withdrawal."
A client receiving around-the-clock medication for terminal cancer experiences additional pain when performing activities of daily living. The nurse realizes this client is experiencing:
1. breakthrough pain. 2. intractable pain. 3. psychosomatic pain. 4. acute pain.
A male patient scores 125 on the Holmes Social Readjustment Scale. How does the nurse interpret this score?
a. He is experiencing a great deal of stress in his life and needs hospitalization. b. At this time he has no stress in his life and is healthy both mentally and physically. c. He has relatively low stress in his life and use of daily relaxation can be beneficial. d. He has a moderate chance of developing a stress-related illness and can reduce this by practicing stress management.