Author Question: Aminophylline is prescribed for a client who has asthma. The nurse knows the expected action of this ... (Read 93 times)

MGLQZ · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Aminophylline is prescribed for a client who has asthma. The nurse knows the expected action of this medication is to:

1. dilate the bronchi.
2. thin the respiratory secretions.
3. prevent histamine release from mast cells.
4. prevent inflammatory reactions.

Question 2

Which of the following will the nurse most likely assess in a client with the nursing diagnosis of Ineffective breathing pattern?

1. Client states he feels short of breath.
2. Client has difficulty speaking.
3. Shallow breaths.
4. Rales and rhonchi.