One goal of bronchodilator therapy is to
A) increase surfactant production.
B) minimize the airways.
C) mobilize secretions.
D) enhance mucosal edema.
C
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is verbalizing concerns related to a difficult relationship. Which of the following responses by the nurse will block communication and should therefore be avoided? (Select all that apply.)
a. Using silence b. Asking "why" c. Changing the subject d. Agreeing or disagreeing e. Verbalizing the implied
Complementary therapies that nurses use as part of holistic care include: Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Nonpharmacologic methods of pain relief. 2. Therapeutic touch. 3. Chiropractic medicine. 4. Cupping therapy. 5. Music therapy.
Which nursing intervention does the nurse plan for a patient who has multiple myeloma?
a. Maintaining fluid intake of 3 to 4 L/day to dilute calcium load b. Limiting activity to prevent pathological fractures c. Administering narcotic analgesics continuously to control bone pain d. Assessing for changes in size and characteristics of lymph nodes
During the posttransplantation period, a patient received tacrolimus (Prograf). The nurse would monitor this patient for the development of which adverse effects?
1. Congestive heart failure 2. Nausea and vomiting 3. Hyperglycemia 4. Hair loss 5. Infection