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deesands · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A physician at a health care facility suggests the use of a metered-dose inhaler for an asthmatic client. Which of the following describes the mechanism of a metered-dose inhaler?

A) A canister containing medication that is released when the container is compressed
B) A propeller-driven device that spins and suspends a finely powdered medication
C) A device that forces liquid drug through a narrow channel using pressurized air
D) A device that forces medication through a narrow channel with the help of inert gas

Question 2

When objective and subjective data about a client's pain are in conflict, which report should the nurse consider to be the primary source?

a. objective data
b. subjective data
c. combination of objective and subjective
d. objective data and reports of family members

nekcihc358 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
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A metered-dose inhaler is a canister that contains medication under pressure; the aerosolized drug is released when the container is compressed. A metered-dose inhaler is not propeller-driven. An aerosol results after a liquid drug is forced through a narrow channel using pressurized air or an inert gas.

Answer to Question 2

B
A nurse should obtain subjective data about the client's pain, including the client's own description of the pain; its location (where pain occurs); onset and duration (when pain began, how long it has existed, and any pain patterns); quality (what the pain feels like); intensity (how severe the pain is); aggravating and alleviating factors (things that increase or decrease the pain); factors accompanying the pain (impact on daily activities such as sleep and nutrition); and the meaning of pain to the client.