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A nurse is providing teaching to a school-age child who has asthma about using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
A. Clean the mouthpiece with warm water every 2 weeks
This is incorrect because the mouthpiece should be cleaned with warm water at least once a week, or more often if used frequently, to prevent bacterial growth and contamination.
B. Wait 10 seconds between inhalations
This is incorrect because the recommended time interval between inhalations is 1 minute, not 10 seconds, to allow adequate absorption of the medication and prevent overdose or side effects.
C. Take a quick inhalation when pressing the dispenser
This is incorrect because a quick inhalation can cause poor coordination of hand-mouth movement and result in less medication reaching the lungs. The nurse should instruct the child to take a slow, deep inhalation when pressing the dispenser, hold their breath for 10 seconds, and exhale slowly.
D. Take the medication 15 min before playing sports
This is correct because albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator that can prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. The nurse should teach the child to take the medication before engaging in physical activity that can trigger asthma symptoms, such as sports, cold weather, or allergens.
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Full Explanation
Take the medication 15 min before playing sports.
- A. Clean the mouthpiece with warm water every 2 weeks. This is incorrect because the mouthpiece should be cleaned with warm water at least once a week, or more often if used frequently, to prevent bacterial growth and contamination.
- B. Wait 10 seconds between inhalations. This is incorrect because the recommended time interval between inhalations is 1 minute, not 10 seconds, to allow adequate absorption of the medication and prevent overdose or side effects.
- C. Take a quick inhalation when pressing the dispenser. This is incorrect because a quick inhalation can cause poor coordination of hand-mouth movement and result in less medication reaching the lungs. The nurse should instruct the child to take a slow, deep inhalation when pressing the dispenser, hold their breath for 10 seconds, and exhale slowly.
- D. Take the medication 15 min before playing sports. This is correct because albuterol is a short-acting bronchodilator that can prevent exercise-induced bronchospasm. The nurse should teach the child to take the medication before engaging in physical activity that can trigger asthma symptoms, such as sports, cold weather, or allergens.
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A home health nurse is caring for a group of older adult clients. The nurse should initiate a referral to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) for which of the following clients?
A. A client whose family requests hospital-based hospice care
Hospital-based hospice care is not a service provided by PACE, which is a program that offers comprehensive medical and social services to eligible older adults who wish to remain in their own homes and communities.
B. A client who requires transfer to a skilled care facility
Transfer to a skilled care facility is not a goal of PACE, which aims to prevent or delay institutionalization by providing coordinated care and support to older adults with chronic conditions and functional limitations.
C. A client who qualifies for telehealth for pacemaker diagnostics
Telehealth for pacemaker diagnostics is not a specific service offered by PACE, which provides primary care, specialty care, prescription drugs, home health care, personal care, transportation, and other services as needed.
D. A client whose caregiver requests adult day care services
Adult day care services are part of the PACE program, which helps older adults maintain their independence and quality of life by providing socialization, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living.
Full Explanation
- A: Incorrect. Hospital-based hospice care is not a service provided by PACE, which is a program that offers comprehensive medical and social services to eligible older adults who wish to remain in their own homes and communities.
- D: Correct. Adult day care services are part of the PACE program, which helps older adults maintain their independence and quality of life by providing socialization, supervision, and assistance with activities of daily living.
- C: Incorrect. Telehealth for pacemaker diagnostics is not a specific service offered by PACE, which provides primary care, specialty care, prescription drugs, home health care, personal care, transportation, and other services as needed.
- B: Incorrect. Transfer to a skilled care facility is not a goal of PACE, which aims to prevent or delay institutionalization by providing coordinated care and support to older adults with chronic conditions and functional limitations.
A nurse is preparing a client for a paracentesis. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to void.
Instruct the client to void, because this reduces the risk of bladder injury during the procedure. The other options are incorrect because they are not necessary or appropriate for a paracentesis.
B. Position the client on their left side.
Position the client on their left side, is incorrect because the client should be positioned upright or semi-Fowler's to allow gravity to assist with fluid drainage.
C. Insert an IV catheter.
Insert an IV catheter, is incorrect because an IV catheter is not required for a paracentesis unless the client needs fluid replacement or medication administration.
D. Prepare the client for moderate (conscious) sedation.
Prepare the client for moderate (conscious) sedation, is incorrect because a paracentesis is usually performed under local anesthesia and does not require sedation
Full Explanation
Option A. Instruct the client to void, because this reduces the risk of bladder injury during the procedure. The other options are incorrect because they are not necessary or appropriate for a paracentesis.
Option B, position the client on their left side, is incorrect because the client should be positioned upright or semi-Fowler's to allow gravity to assist with fluid drainage.
Option C, insert an IV catheter, is incorrect because an IV catheter is not required for a paracentesis unless the client needs fluid replacement or medication administration.
Option D, prepare the client for moderate (conscious) sedation, is incorrect because a paracentesis is usually performed under local anesthesia and does not require sedation
A nurse is assessing a client who received 2 units of packed RBCs 48 hr ago. Which of the following findings should indicate to the nurse that the therapy has been effective?
A. Hemoglobin 14.9 g/dL
A hemoglobin level of 14.9 g/dL indicates that the client has an adequate amount of oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood, which is the goal of blood transfusion therapy.
B. WBC count 12.000/mm
A WBC count of 12,000/mm3 is slightly elevated and may indicate an infection or inflammation, which are not related to blood transfusion therapy.
C. Potassium 48 mEq
A potassium level of 48 mEq/L is dangerously high and may cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, or paralysis. This is not an expected outcome of blood transfusion therapy and may indicate hemolysis or renal impairment
D. BUN 18 mg/dL
A BUN level of 18 mg/dL is within the normal range and does not reflect the effectiveness of blood transfusion therapy.
Full Explanation
- A. Correct. A hemoglobin level of 14.9 g/dL indicates that the client has an adequate amount of oxygen-carrying capacity in the blood, which is the goal of blood transfusion therapy.
- B. Incorrect. A WBC count of 12,000/mm3 is slightly elevated and may indicate an infection or inflammation, which are not related to blood transfusion therapy.
- C. Incorrect. A potassium level of 48 mEq/L is dangerously high and may cause cardiac arrhythmias, muscle weakness, or paralysis. This is not an expected outcome of blood transfusion therapy and may indicate hemolysis or renal impairment.
- D. Incorrect. A BUN level of 18 mg/dL is within the normal range and does not reflect the effectiveness of blood transfusion therapy.