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waynest

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Which statement(s) is/are true regarding the nursing assessment of a patient with a respiratory disorder? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Central cyanosis typically is observed on the fingers and earlobes.
  b. Clubbing of the fingernails is a sign of hypoxia.
  c. As oxygen levels diminish, mental alertness will progressively deteriorate.
  d. The normal respiratory rate in an adult is 10 breaths/min.
  e. Episodes of apnea are present in Cheyne-Stokes.

Question 2

A resident in a long-term care facility diagnosed with COPD has a new medication order for indacaterol. When the nurse is providing education to the resident regarding this medication, information will include that
 
  a. it is a short-acting beta antagonist.
  b. the patient should wait approximately 5 minutes between inhalations.
  c. onset of action is within 5 minutes.
  d. duration of action is about 12 hours.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
Fingernail clubbing is a sign of hypoxia. Mental status will deteriorate as the oxygen level in the body diminishes. Apnea is present in Cheyne-Stokes respirations. Central cyanosis is not observed on the fingers and earlobes. The normal respiratory rate in an adult is more than 10 breaths/min.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Onset of action is within 5 minutes. Indacaterol is an ultra-long-acting beta 2 agonist.
Patients using inhaled bronchodilators should wait approximately 10 minutes. Duration of action is about 24 hours.


waynest

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
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