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A client with asthma receives a prescription for high blood pressure during a clinic visit. Which prescription should the nurse anticipate the client to receive that is at least likely to exacerbate asthma? - ANSWER Metoprolol tartrate (Lopressor) Best antihypertensive med for asthmatics. Beta2 blocking agent -- also a cardioselective and less likely to cause bronchoconstriction. A male client who has been taking propranolol (Inderal) for 18 months tells the nurse that the healthcare provi...

2 - ANSWER Which nursing action is the priority when administering chelation therapy for a toddler-age client? 1 Assessing vital signs 2 Monitoring urine output 3 Conducting a behavioral assessment 4 Providing education to reduce lead exposure 2 - ANSWER A 67-year-old client has tested positive for influenza A. The client also has asthma. Which drug would the nurse recommend be avoided in this client? 1 Ribavirin 2 Zanamivir 3 Oseltamivir 4 Amantadine 1 - ANSWER Which first line medi...

A client is caring for a client with diabetes insipidus (DI). What data warrants the MOST immediate intervention by the nurse? a. serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) b. dry skin with inelastic tugor c. apical rate of 110 beats per minute d. polyuria and excessive thirst - ANSWER a. serum sodium of 185 mEq/L (185 mmol/L) The nurse is obtaining the admission history for a client with suspected peptic ulcer disease (PUD). Which subjective data reported by the client supports this medical...

While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished? - ANSWER Compressing to a depth of at least 2 inches A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an emergency medical technician, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it? - ANSWER Turn on the AED A 53-year-old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsiv...