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jho37

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The nurse is caring for a patient with an acute asthma event. What classification of medications would the nurse anticipate administering to this patient? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Expectorant
  b. Corticosteroid
  c. Bronchodilator
  d. Cough suppressant
  e. Antibiotic

Question 2

The patient was admitted to the ICU in respiratory acidosis secondary to smoke inhalation and exposure to caustic gases.
 
  After placement of an endotracheal tube and connection to a mechanical ventilator, the arterial blood gas results are pH = 7.28, PaO2 = 85, PaCO2 = 60. What changes to care does the nurse anticipate?
  a. Wean the patient from the ventilator.
  b. Increase the concentration of oxygen delivered.
  c. Decrease the concentration of oxygen delivered.
  d. Increase the number of breaths per minute on the ventilator.



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Animal_Goddess

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D




jho37

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


zacnyjessica

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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