A client is prescribed metaproterenol (Alupent) via a metered-dose inhaler, two puffs every 4 hours. The nurse instructs the client to report adverse effects. Which of the following are potential adverse effects of metaproterenol?
a) Irregular heartbeat.
b) Constipation.
c) Pedal edema.
d) Decreased pulse rate.
Ans: a) Irregular heartbeat.
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a. Postural drainage b. Intermittent positive pressure breathing c. Pursed-lip breathing d. Diaphragmatic breathing
A client comes to the clinic for someone to "check a mole" that is changing color and getting larger. The nurse asks the client to remove the shirt so that the mole may be observed. What part of the assessment is this considered?
A) Inspection B) Palpation C) Percussion D) Auscultation
The nurse is aware that the older adult is at increased risk for musculoskeletal injuries as a result of musculoskeletal changes associated with aging such as: Select all that apply
1. Decreased bone mass. 2. Chronic illness and impaired healing. 3. Decreased range of motion. 4. Increased calcium reabsorption. 5. Vertebrae elongation.
The nurse is caring for a client who is having surgery and is currently being transported to the operating room suite. The nurse should document that the client is in which operative phase?
1. Preoperative phase 2. Intraoperative phase 3. Postoperative phase 4. Perioperative phase