The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who requests a respiratory treatment at bedtime. The client takes albuterol at home. Which of the following respiratory treatments would the nurse anticipate is ordered for the client?
The nurse is caring for a client who has been brought to the emergency department for an acute asthma exacerbation. Which of the following is an expected finding when completing a comprehensive respiratory assessment of this client?
A client with asthma has started a new prescription for albuterol (Proventil HFA). What side effects are associated with use of this drug? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with asthma. The nurse administers the client’s most recent dose of theophylline. Which of the following must the nurse consider when administering this medication?
A client comes into the emergency room with an asthma attack. The nurse reads over the orders and notes a breathing treatment and a steroid are ordered. Which of the following medications is the steroid for this client?
A client presents to the ER complaining of shortness of breath. The client is able to get 2-3 words at a time between breaths. They are in the tripod position and keep saying, “Help me.” What is the priority nursing intervention for this client?
An asthmatic client requires a short-acting bronchodilator medication during an attack to quickly resolve wheezing and to facilitate easier breathing. Which of the following medications is considered to be a short-acting bronchodilator?
The nurse is caring for a client who has a sudden asthma attack. Which of the following inhaled medications should the nurse plan to administer first?
The nurse is caring for a client in status asthmaticus. Which of the following is a priority nursing action?
The nurse administers the first dose of terbutaline to a client with asthma. The nurse educates the client on common side effects of the medication. Which of the following is an adverse effect for which this client must seek immediate medical attention?
