A high school student was diagnosed with asthma when he was in elementary school and has become accustomed to carrying and using his "puffers"
In recent months, he has become more involved in sports and has developed a habit of administering albuterol up to 10 times daily. The nurse should teach the student that overuse of albuterol can lead to
A) permanent liver damage.
B) rebound bronchoconstriction.
C) community-acquired pneumonia.
D) severe anticholinergic effects.
B
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a. To limit the number of LPN/LVNs. b. Prevention of malpractice c. Protection of the public from unqualified people d. To increase revenue for the state board of nursing
The nurse assesses the client who has a surgical incision. Which is an expected client outcome on the fourth postoperative day?
1. Tympanic temperature is 38.5° C at 8 AM and 12 noon 2. Slightly reddened and swollen incision, without drainage 3. Hyperactive bowel sounds in all quadrants with guarding 4. Client ambulates to the bathroom with minor assistance
Which of the following has resulted from the Steps to a Healthier US program? (Select all that apply.)
a. An increase in community-based chronic disease–prevention programs b. An increase in funding for health-promotion programs c. Improvements to include health and preventive practices in daily life d. Improvements in continuing education programs for health professionals e. An increase in availability of online interactive health risk appraisals f. An increase in tax deduction for participating in health-promotion programs
Which of the following statements is NOT true regarding communication?
A. Clear verbal communication is important for a patient who has vision loss. B. A patient with cognitive impairment may have trouble communicating the patient's needs. C. The nursing assistant can communicate the same way with any patient, no matter the patient's age and life experiences. D. Observing a patient's body language will help the nursing assistant communicate more effectively.