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justinmsk · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is admitted for acute symptoms of asthma and lung inflammation. The nurse would expect this client to be prescribed:

1. Asmanex.
2. Atrovent.
3. Slo-Bid.
4. Xenopenex.

Question 2

The client reports feeling tired. During the data collection, the client states a lack of understanding about why she does not feel refreshed since everyone at home laughs about her loud snoring at night.

The nurse becomes concerned about sleep apnea. What assessment finding will support sleep apnea as a potential problem for this client? 1. Thin body build
2. Hypertension
3. Female gender
4. Short stature

Animal_Goddess · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

1. Asmanex.

Rationale:
The client is experiencing acute symptoms of asthma due to lung inflammation. A steroid medication would be indicated for the lung inflammation. Of the medications listed, Asmanex is an inhaled corticosteroid. Xenopenex is a short-acting bronchodilator. Atrovent is an anticholinergic medication. Slo-Bid is a xanthine.

Answer to Question 2

2. Hypertension

Rationale:
Sleep apnea may be linked to a partial obstruction of the airway when the muscles of the throat, soft palate, and tongue relax during sleep. Risk factors include obesity, smoking, hypertension, and large neck size. Males have a higher incidence of sleep apnea than females. Stature does not play a role in sleep apnea.