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oliviahorn72 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

The nursing student is conducting an assessment for a client on a medical-surgical unit. Which findings are indicative of a client who is experiencing tachypnea? Select all that apply.

A) Excessive rapid breathing
B) Chest pain
C) Rapid breathing at rest
D) Shallow breathing
E) Cyanosis

Question 2

The nurse is providing care for a client admitted during an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which medication does the nurse anticipate to relieve the acute symptoms exhibited by the client?

A) Inhaled short-acting beta-agonists
B) Oral corticosteroids
C) Inhaled long-acting beta-agonists
D) Oral anticholinergics

Galvarado142 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: A, C, D

Excessive rapid breathing, rapid breathing at rest, and shallow breathing are all manifestations of tachypnea. Chest pain is a manifestation of a pneumothorax. Cyanosis is a late manifestation of hypoxemia.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A

The client admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma will require a rescue medication, such as an inhaled short-acting beta-agonist. Oral corticosteroids, inhaled long-acting beta agonists, and oral anticholinergics are maintenance medications used to treat asthma.