Author Question: When evaluating the effectiveness of a medication administered via a PCA pump, it is noted that the ... (Read 37 times)

TFauchery · **on:** Jul 24, 2018

When evaluating the effectiveness of a medication administered via a PCA pump, it is noted that the client is sedated and not easily aroused. The nurse would:

A. Insert an airway
B. Turn client to his or her side
C. Stop the PCA
D. Have expected this as a client outcome of the therapy

Question 2

______________ is often indicated to collect sputum from patients unable to spontaneously produce a sample for laboratory analysis.

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

jsm54321 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 24, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
C. Client is sedated and not readily arousable. Stop PCA.
A. Instruct client to take deep breaths. Apply oxygen at 2 L per nasal cannula.
B. Elevate head of bed 30 degrees, unless contraindicated.
D. Evaluate for presence of analgesic side effects. Maintain a slightly drowsy, easily aroused client.

Answer to Question 2

Suctioning
Suctioning is often indicated to collect sputum from patients unable to spontaneously produce a sample for laboratory analysis.