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Guidelines for using inhaled medications for older clients include which of the following
 
  A) spacers are not recommended for use with inhaled medications.
  B) metered-dose inhalers (MDI) are more easily used than nebulizer treatments for clients with coordination or cognitive impairments.
  C) a client should be taught to rinse the mouth with water and expectorate after using inhaled beta2-agonist medications.
  D) clients who use inhaled corticosteroid medications are at increased risk for oral candidiasis.

Question 2

An older patient is diagnosed with chronic renal failure. Which manifestations will the nurse most likely assess in this patient? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Pruritis
  2. Anorexia
  3. Generalized edema
  4. Postural hypotension
  5. Elevated blood pressure



tjayeee

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Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Pruritis is a manifestation of chronic renal failure.



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