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ETearle

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The nurse understands that codeine-containing antitussives should be used cautiously in clients with which of the following conditions? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Pregnancy
  B) Convulsive disorders
  C) Prostatic hypertrophy
  D) Hyperlipidemia
  E) Type 2 diabetes

Question 2

Before administering an antitussive to a client, which of the following would the nurse assess? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Temperature
  B) Sputum presence
  C) Type of cough
  D) Bowel sounds
  E) Heart sounds



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, C
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Codeine-containing antitussives should be used cautiously during pregnancy and labor and in clients with COPD, acute asthma attacks, pre-existing respiratory disorders, acute abdominal conditions, head injury, increased intracranial pressure, convulsive disorders, hepatic or renal impairment, and prostatic hypertrophy.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, B, C
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Vital signs, type of cough, presence of sputum, color and amount of sputum, home remedies used, and actions taken should be assessed prior to initiation of an antitussive. Bowel and heart sounds are not part of the preadministration assessment.





 

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