RESPIRATORY
CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE
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Question
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A client is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of an exacerbation of asthma. What should the nurse plan to do to best help this client?
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Encourage the client to use an incentive spirometer routinely.
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Review the client’s asthma action plan
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Determine the client’s emotional state.
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Administer the ordered bronchodilators.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Inhaled bronchodilators (beta-2 agonists and anticholinergics) are the mainstay of asthma treatment in the emergency department. In adults and older children, albuterol given by a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) and spacer is as effective as that given by nebulizer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Inhaled corticosteroids These anti-inflammatory drugs are the most effective and commonly used long-term control medications for asthma.
Detailed explanation-3: -Check oxygen status. Listen to lungs. Assess for respiratory distress. Position patient upright. Administer medications as prescribed. 19-Feb-2023
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