Author Question: A client is diagnosed with epiglottis. For what should the nurse monitor the client? 1. Stridor ... (Read 47 times)

Jipu 123 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client is diagnosed with epiglottis. For what should the nurse monitor the client?

1. Stridor and use of accessory muscles.
2. Increased nasal secretions.
3. Severe sore throat.
4. Deep cough.

Question 2

A client with strep throat is being discharged to home. Which client statement indicates that discharge teaching has been effective regarding antibiotic use?

1. I will take the medication until I feel better.
2. If I miss my morning dose, I can double the dose at night.
3. I will take the medication exactly as ordered.
4. I do not have to take the medication at all.

kaykay69 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. Epiglottis is a medical emergency, often requiring intubation of the client until swelling subsides. For this reason, the nurse monitors the client for signs of worsening respiratory symptoms, which include stridor and use of accessory muscles when breathing.
2. Nasal secretions will not cause extreme respiratory distress except in the very small infant.
3. Severe sore throat is seen in bacterial pharyngitis.
4. The lower respiratory tract is not affected by epiglottis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 3

1. Antibiotics are taken for about 2 weeks, even though the client feels better, because it takes that long to kill the bacteria. If the medication is stopped too soon, the client could relapse, and the bacteria can become resistant to the medication.
2. The client should be instructed not to double the dose because damage to the liver or kidneys could result.
3. The client should be instructed to take the medication exactly as ordered.
4. The client with a bacterial infection needs to take a full course of antibiotics.