A student nurse prepares to care for a patient with bronchiectasis. The student nurse should anticipate that what would be ordered for this patient?
A) Antihypertensives
B) Potassium supplements
C) Bronchodilators
D) Diuretics
Ans: C
Feedback: Bronchodilators, which may be prescribed for patients who also have reactive airway disease, may also assist with secretion management. Antihypertensives, potassium supplements, and diuretics would not be routinely administered to patients with bronchiectasis.
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