Hazards and complications of bland aerosol therapy include which of the following? 1. Bronchospasm 2. Overhydration 3. Infection 4. Hemoconcentration

a. 1 and 3 only
b. 1, 2, and 3 only
c. 3 and 4 only
d. 2, 3, and 4 only


ANS: B
The AARC has published Clinical Practice Guideline: Bland Aerosol Administration. Excerpts are in CPG 38-2.

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