This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When converting a patient from oral to inhaled glucocorticoids, the nurse should plan to: 1. ... (Read 20 times)

littleanan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 575
on: Jul 23, 2018
When converting a patient from oral to inhaled glucocorticoids, the nurse should plan to:
 
  1. taper the oral agents gradually.
  2. instruct the patient to use two extra puffs daily to compensate for the change.
  3. rapidly discontinue the oral agent to prevent long-term side effects.
  4. avoid ever using these two agents simultaneously.

Question 2

An asthmatic patient has right-sided paralysis because of a stroke 3 years ago. When a metered-dose inhaler is ordered, which type should the nurse recommend for this patient?
 
  1. An inhaler without a spacer
  2. A dry-powder inhaler
  3. An inhaler with chlorofluorocarbon propellant
  4. No particular inhaler is easier to use than the others.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

T4T

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 2


littleanan

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 575
Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2018
TY


T4T

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 348
Reply #3 on: Jul 23, 2018
You're welcome


« previous next »
 

Did you know?

The National Institutes of Health have supported research into acupuncture. This has shown that acupuncture significantly reduced pain associated with osteoarthritis of the knee, when used as a complement to conventional therapies.

Did you know?

Sperm cells are so tiny that 400 to 500 million (400,000,000–500,000,000) of them fit onto 1 tsp.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.

Did you know?

Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.

Some of the bacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen, converting it into a form usable by plants. Some of the bacteria that can fix atmospheric nitrogen, converting it into a form usable by plants.
The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care The tone of the nurse-patient introduction sets the stage for the patient interview and patient care
The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position The surgical nurse assists the client into the correct position
Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry. Pulmonary function test: spirometry. (a) Normal respiratory volumes, as measured during spirometry.
A patient’s cognitive ability depends on his or her psychologic status, which is influenced by ... A patient’s cognitive ability depends on his or her psychologic status, which is influenced by ...
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
Video: hGH (protein synthesis, growth and development)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library