Which assessment is most important for the nurse to perform before administering a bronchodi-lator by inhalation?
a. Listening with a stethoscope to the patient's breath sounds
b. Measuring blood pressure in the sitting and standing positions
c. Asking questions to assess the patient's cognition and mental status
d. Checking the oral mucous membranes for white or cream-colored patches
A
The intended action of bronchodilators is to widen the airways to improve breathing. Listening to the lungs with a stethoscope determines drug effectiveness by comparing the patient's breath sounds before and after therapy.
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