A client is diagnosed with bronchial asthma. What should the nurse include in the client
education?
A) Take precautions to prevent the transmission of the disease
B) Avoid sleeping in a supine position to avoid recurrent asthma attacks
C) Rinse and clean the mouthpiece of the inhaler daily
D) Instruct the client to avoid deep breathing exercises
C
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A patient who has an upper respiratory infection accompanied by severe cough has been given an antitussive medication with codeine. The patient asks why codeine is part of the prescribed drug
Which is the most appropriate response of the health care provider? a. Codeine suppresses cough because it has a depressant effect on the sensory cortex of the brain. b. Codeine suppresses cough because it has a depressant effect on the cough center in the medulla. c. Codeine suppresses cough because it provides local anesthesia on stretch receptors in the lungs. d. Codeine suppresses cough because it stimulates the limbic system of the brain.
A chest CT scan confirms that a patient has bronchiectasis. On which problems should the nurse focus when determining the care this patient will need?
Select all that apply. 1. airway clearance 2. changes in fluid balance 3. ineffective breathing pattern 4. inability to provide self-care 5. insufficient nutritional intake
The patient takes insulin for diabetes mellitus. The physician orders metoprolol (Lopressor) for hypertension. After medication teaching, the nurse determines that learning has occurred when the patient makes which statement?
1. "I might not need to check my blood sugars as often with metoprolol (Lopressor)." 2. "I might be able to change from insulin to a pill with metoprolol (Lopressor)." 3. "I might need less insulin when I take metoprolol (Lopressor)." 4. "I might need more insulin when I take metoprolol (Lopressor)."
A nurse is performing the biologic component of an elder client's assessment. The client is on psychiatric medications. The client is complaining of periodic dizziness. One of the first things the nurse should do is:
A) Compare the client's baseline blood pressure to the client's current blood pressure. B) Instruct the client to stop taking the psychiatric medications. C) Interview the client's family about the client's coping skills and current stress level. D) Suggest the client periodically use an alcohol-based mouthwash several times a day.