Describe the actions and give an example of a decongestant.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. Decongestants are vasoconstrictors used for nasal congestion because they shrink engorged mucous membranes that are frequently present in respiratory infections. Decongestants only relieve symptoms; they do not cure the underlying cause of congestion. Examples are phenylephrine hydrochloride (Neo-Synephrine) and oxymetazoline (Afrin).
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After talking with the patient and her family, the student is surprised to learn that the patient wants her eldest son to make most of the decisions around her care and treatment. How should the student best respond to this situation? A) Teach the patient that she has the authority to make her own decisions while she is in the hospital. B) Speak to the son and encourage him to let his mother make decisions independently. C) Document this fact and ensure that a social worker gets involved in the patient's care. D) Understand that the members of this culture may have dynamics that differ from his or her own culture.
The community health nurse is formulating a nursing diagnosis. Which of the following should the nurse take into consideration when making this diagnosis?
a. Illness management for the health of the community b. Financial resources c. Time d. Availability of health care professionals
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a. Which action should the nurse take? a. Remove the catheter and reinsert it. b. Irrigate the catheter with saline. c. Leave the catheter in place and insert another one. d. Insert the catheter 9 to 10 inches farther into the patient to verify that it is in the vagina.
A 12-year-old boy presents with marked respiratory distress; hot, moist skin; and anxiety. He is sitting with his chin thrust forward and has inspiratory stridor. According to the child's grandmother, his symptoms began suddenly about 30 minutes ago. You should be MOST suspicious for:
A) acute viral croup. B) bacterial epiglottitis. C) subglottic narrowing. D) laryngotracheobronchitis.