After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a beta agonist,
the patient complains of feeling slightly nervous and wonders if her asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best response?
a. "This is an expected adverse effect. Let me take your pulse."
b. "The next scheduled nebulizer treatment will be skipped."
c. "I will notify the physician about this adverse effect."
d. "We will hold the treatment for 24 hours."
ANS: A
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a. "Changes in your liver cause drugs to be metabolized differently." b. "Perhaps you don't need as high a dose of the drug as before." c. "Stomach muscles atrophy with age and you digest more slowly." d. "Your body probably can't tolerate as much medication anymore."
A goniometer is used to assess:
a. bone maturity. b. joint proportions. c. range of motion. d. muscle strength.
What are the most commonly accepted ethical standards for making decisions on behalf of children? Choose two
a. substituted judgment b. standard of best interest c. surrogate decision making d. living will preferences
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The most appropriate next action is: A. Prokinetic agents B. H2 antagonists C. Proton pump inhibitors D. Surcralfate