The nurse teaches the client about the difference between oral ...

[jman1234]

The nurse teaches the client about the difference between oral and nasal decongestants. The nurse evaluates that learning has been effective when the client makes which statement?
 
  1. Oral decongestants can cause hypertension.
  2. Intranasal decongestants are safe to use for a month, if needed.
  3. Oral and nasal decongestants can cause rebound congestion.
  4. Oral decongestants are the most effective at relieving severe congestion.

Question 2

The nursing instructor teaches the student nurses about histamine receptors and evaluates that further instruction is needed when the students make which statement?
 
  1. H1-receptors are found in the stomach.
  2. H1-receptors are responsible for allergic symptoms.
  3. H2-receptors increase mucus secretion in the stomach.
  4. H2-receptors are responsible for peptic ulcers.

[blakeserpa]

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: One of the side effects of oral decongestants is hypertension.
Rationale 2: Intranasal decongestants should not be used for longer than 3 to 5 days.
Rationale 3: Oral decongestants do not cause rebound congestion; nasal decongestants can cause rebound congestion.
Rationale 4: Intranasal, not oral, decongestants are the most effective at relieving severe congestion.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: H2-receptors are found in the stomach.
Rationale 2: The histamine receptors responsible for allergic symptoms are called H1 receptors.
Rationale 3: H2-receptors increase mucus secretion in the stomach.
Rationale 4: H2-receptors are responsible for peptic ulcers.

[jman1234]

TYSM

[aruss1303]

Excellent