Aminophylline (theophylline) is prescribed for a client with acute bronchitis. A nurse administers the medication, knowing that the primary ...

Dr. Jones prescribes albuterol sulfate (Proventil) for a patient with newly diagnosed asthma. When teaching the patient about this drug, the...

Which of the following individuals would the nurse consider to have the highest priority for receiving an influenza vaccination?           A...

Nurse Ruth assessing a patient for tracheal displacement should know that the trachea will deviate toward the:           A. Contralateral si...

A client with allergic rhinitis asks the nurse what he should do to decrease his symptoms. Which of the following instructions would be appr...

After undergoing a left pneumonectomy, a female patient has a chest tube in place for drainage. When caring for this patient, the nurse must...

An elderly client has been ill with the flu, experiencing headache, fever, and chills. After 3 days, she developed a cough productive of yel...

When caring for a male patient who has just had a total laryngectomy, the nurse should plan to:           A. Encourage oral feeding as soon ...

A male patient has a sucking stab wound to the chest. Which action should the nurse take first?           A. Drawing blood for a hematocrit ...

Pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) has been ordered as a nasal decongestant. Which of the following is a possible side effect of this drug?          ...

For a patient with advanced chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which nursing action best promotes adequate gas exchange?         ...

A client with COPD reports steady weight loss and being “too tired from just breathing to eat.” Which of the following nursing diagnoses wou...

A male patient’s X-ray result reveals bilateral white-outs, indicating acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). This syndrome results fro...

When developing a discharge plan to manage the care of a client with COPD, the nurse should anticipate that the client will do which of the ...

For a female patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, which nursing intervention would help maintain a patent airway?           A...

Which of the following outcomes would be appropriate for a client with COPD who has been discharged to home? The client:           A. Promis...

Nurse Lei, caring for a client with a pneumothorax and who has had a chest tube inserted, continues gentle bubbling in the suction control c...

Which of the following physical assessment findings would the nurse expect to find in a client with advanced COPD?           A. Increased an...

Nurse Maureen has assisted a physician with the insertion of a chest tube. The nurse monitors the client and notes fluctuation of the fluid ...

Which of the following is the primary reason to teach pursed-lip breathing to clients with emphysema?           A. To promote oxygen intake....