A patient is admitted with an acute asthma attack. He has been using inhaled corticosteroids two times daily. Based on this information in the patient's history, what should you anticipate will be required in his care?
A) Will require an antibiotic to treat infection
B) Will require high doses of systemic drugs
C) Will need to be evaluated by a pulmonologist
D) Will have diminished tidal volume after treatment
B
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To perform direct (immediate) percussion, you would make a light tapping motion against the patient's body part being percussed with the
a. finger pad of the index or middle finger of your dominant hand. b. finger pads of the index and middle fingers of your nondominant hand. c. percussion hammer. d. ulnar aspect of the closed fist of your dominant hand.
A woman in her first trimester of pregnancy can expect to visit her physician every 4 weeks so that
a. She develops trust in the health care team. b. Her questions about labor can be answered. c. The condition of the expectant mother and fetus can be monitored. d. Problems can be eliminated.
The nurse uses all of the following to assess clients with peripheral vascular disease (PVD), except:
a. inspecting the skin for color, lesions, and abnormalities. b. auscultation with a stethoscope or Doppler for arterial sounds. c. using the fingertips to assess skin temperature. d. palpating for the presence of peripheral pulses.
A recently married couple is trying to conceive a child. The husband is a collegiate athlete, and his coach forbids sexual activity for 2 days prior to a game. The wife asks the nurse if abstinence before the game is necessary
What is the best response? 1. "As long as intercourse is not involved, there is no reason to avoid sexual activity.". 2. "Some residual physical weakness is common for up to 18 hours after sex.". 3. "This is a common myth among athletes, and there is no basis in fact.". 4. "In fact, sexual activity before intense physical exercise increases stamina and endurance.".