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dalyningkenk

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When caring for a client with asthma who has used pilocarpine over an extended time, the nurse should:
 
  a. instruct the client to stop using the pilocarpine for seven days every two months.
  b. instruct the client that there is no interaction between the drug and asthma.
  c. have the client obtain periodic pilocarpine blood levels.
  d. routinely auscultate the client's breath sounds.

Question 2

When administering eyedrops, the nurse should instill them:
 
  a. over the pupil area. c. at the outer canthus.
  b. at the inner canthus. d. into the conjunctival sac.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: This is not an appropriate nursing action.
B Incorrect: This is a false statement.
C Incorrect: There is not such blood test.
D Correct: Long-term pilocarpine can cause systemic responses, including pulmonary edema and precipitate an asthmatic attack.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Incorrect: Eyedrops should not be instilled here.
B Incorrect: This is part of the conjunctival sac.
C Incorrect: This is the outer part of the conjunctival sac.
D Correct: This is the proper anatomical point.




dalyningkenk

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Excellent


bulacsom

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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