A client who is newly diagnosed with asthma is learning about how to use a metered dose inhaler. Which information from the nurse is correct to use the inhaler correctly and to avoid medication errors?
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 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?
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?
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?
Which of the following are risk factors for asthma exacerbation? Select all that apply.
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 working in the ED and has just received a client with an asthma exacerbation. Which of the following positions would be the most conducive to effective gas exchange for this client?
A nurse is teaching a home health client with severe asthma about the best methods of staying well at home. The nurse is reviewing potential sources of indoor air pollution. Which of the following is a potential source of indoor air pollution? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who is experiencing an acute asthma attack. The nurse understands that a bronchodilator is given because it produces which of the following actions on the bronchial tree?
