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A client with pneumonia develops respiratory acidosis. Which medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Furosemide (Lasix) 20 mg by mouth twice a day
  B) Amoxicillin 1 gram intravenous every 6 hours
  C) Albuterol inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours
  D) Diazepam (Valium) 2 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
  E) Potassium chloride 20 mEq in 100 mL 0.9 normal saline intravenous every day

Question 2

The nurse is providing care to a client who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The nurse is providing education regarding the possible treatment options. Which options will the nurse include in the teaching session?
 
  Select all that apply.
  A) Mastectomy
  B) Hormone therapy
  C) Lumpectomy
  D) Palliative care
  E) Radiation



DylanD1323

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B, C

Bronchodilator drugs such as albuterol inhaler may be administered to open the airways and antibiotics such as amoxicillin may be prescribed to treat respiratory infections. Benzodiazepines such as diazepam are central nervous system depressants and would adversely affect this client's respiratory rate, adversely affecting respiratory acidosis. Potassium chloride is indicated in the treatment of metabolic alkalosis.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A, B, C, E

Treatment options appropriate for a client newly diagnosed with breast cancer may include mastectomy, hormone therapy, lumpectomy, and radiation. Palliative care will only be implemented once the client's cancer is considered to be terminal in nature.



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