The parents of a 7-year-old boy who has just been diagnosed with allergic asthma are being taught about their son's medication regimen by the nurse
The nurse is currently teaching the parent's about the appropriate use of a "rescue drug" for acute exacerbations of their son's asthma. What drug should the nurse suggests the parents to use in these situations?
A) Theophylline
B) Albuterol
C) Beclomethasone
D) Acetylcysteine
B
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A patient has been diagnosed with chronic heart failure, compensated. What symptoms would the nurse expect to find?
A) Frothy sputum progressing to pink frothy sputum B) Severe hypotension when supine C) Mild dyspnea on exertion or when supine D) 4+ pitting edema of the lower extremities when dependent
A couple requests to see their stillborn infant. The nurse should prepare the infant by: (Select all that apply.)
1. Wrapping the infant in a blanket. 2. Removing all blankets from the infant. 3. Placing a hat on the infant. 4. Removing any identification from the infant. 5. Placing a diaper on the infant. Correct
A client presents with complaints of fatigue and the nurse notes dry, brittle hair. The nurse would anticipate which of the following laboratory tests?
a. Bilirubin, AST, ALT b. Serum cortisol and ACTH c. Serum glucose, hemoglobin A1c d. Tests of thyroid function
A patient has been diagnosed with metabolic
syndrome and is started on the biguanide metformin (Glucophage). The nurse knows that the purpose of the metformin, in this situation, is which of these? a. To increase the pancreatic secretion of insulin b. To decrease insulin resistance c. To increase blood glucose levels d. To decrease the pancreatic secretion of insulin