The physician has changed the medications for the child with asthma to salmeterol (Serevent). The mother asks the nurse what this drug will do. The nurse should explain that salmeterol (Serevent) is used to treat asthma because the drug:
1. Is an anti-inflammatory.
2. Decreases mucus production.
3. Controls allergic rhinitis.
4. Is a bronchodilator.
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Rationale:
1. Steroids are anti-inflammatory, anticholinergics decrease mucus production, and antihistamines control allergic rhinitis.
2. Steroids are anti-inflammatory, anticholinergics decrease mucus production, and antihistamines control allergic rhinitis.
3. Steroids are anti-inflammatory, anticholinergics decrease mucus production, and antihistamines control allergic rhinitis.
4. Salmeterol (Serevent) is a long-acting beta-2-agonist that acts by bronchodilating.
Implementation
Physiological Integrity
Analysis
Learning Outcome 25.5 Synthesize information and develop a hospital-based nursing care plan in partnership with the family for a child with a common acute respiratory condition.
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