Author Question: Before administering a prescribed bronchodilator to a client experiencing acute breathing distress, ... (Read 26 times)

bobbie · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

Before administering a prescribed bronchodilator to a client experiencing acute breathing distress, which of the following would be appropriate for the nurse to assess? Select all that apply.

A) Blood pressure
B) Blood glucose
C) Pulse
D) Lung sounds
E) Respiratory rate

Question 2

A client is demonstrating how to use a peak flow meter. The nurse determines that the client is successful when he does which of the following? Select all that apply.

A) Inhales as forcibly as possible
B) Stands upright to allow the best inhalation possible
C) Makes sure indicator is at lowest level on scale
D) Makes sure lips are sealed tightly around the mouthpiece
E) Measures peak flow rate at different times each day

beccamahon · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, C, D, E
Feedback:
Prior to initiation of a bronchodilator during acute breathing distress, the nurse needs to assess vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, and respiratory rate and lung sounds.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
When teaching a client to use a peak flow meter, instruct the client to make sure the indicator is at the lowest level, stand upright, make sure the lips form a tight seal around the mouthpiece, exhale as forcibly and as quickly as possible, and test peak flow at the same time each day.