A client who is experiencing an acute asthmatic attack receives ...

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A client who is experiencing an acute asthmatic attack receives prescribed therapy with a bronchodilator. As part of the plan of care, the nurse would continue to assess which of the following every 4 hours? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Intake
  B) Blood pressure
  C) Output
  D) Lung sounds
  E) Accessory muscle use

Question 2

A client with chronic asthma comes to the clinic for a follow-up visit. A nurse should question the client about which of the following? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Allergies
  B) Frequency of attacks
  C) Severity of attacks
  D) Antiasthma drugs currently being taken
  E) Antiasthma drugs taken in the past

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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
The nurse should note the client's respiratory rate, lungs sounds, intake, and output and use of accessory muscles in breathing every 4 hours during an acute asthma attack.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C, D, E
Feedback:
In clients with chronic asthma, the nurse questions the client concerning allergies, frequency and severity of attacks, factors that cause or relieve attacks, and any antiasthma drugs used currently or taken previously.

[deesands]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

[ryhom]

Excellent