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jho37

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on: Jul 11, 2018
An older patient with asthma is prescribed rescue inhalers. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Refrigerate unused canisters.
  2. Place the canisters near the bed.
  3. Label the canisters with bright red tape.
  4. Obtain a prescription for extra canisters.
  5. Keep several inhalers in different areas in the home.

Question 2

A nurse is planning a teaching session for the unit's nursing assistants regarding effective communication with hearing-impaired clients. Which of the following principles should be included in the programming? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Stand 1 to 2 feet away from the client.
  B) Raise the pitch of your voice during the interaction.
  C) Pause at the end of each sentence
  D) Speak in a normal tone of voice during the interaction.


Hikerman221

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

3,4,5
Rationale: Unused canisters should not be refrigerated unless directed to do so by the pharmacy.

Answer to Question 2

C, D


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