Author Question: After administering a decongestant, which of the following would the nurse include in the ongoing ... (Read 15 times)

WhattoUnderstand · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

After administering a decongestant, which of the following would the nurse include in the ongoing assessment? Select all that apply.

A) Heart sounds
B) Blood pressure
C) Level of congestion
D) Therapeutic effect
E) Pain assessment

Question 2

Before administering an antihistamine to a client, which of the following would the nurse include in the preadministration assessment? Select all that apply.

A) Asking about symptoms
B) Checking visual acuity
C) Asking about prescription medications
D) Auscultating bowel sounds
E) Auscultating heart sounds

IAPPLET · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B, C, D
Feedback:
The ongoing assessment for a client taking a decongestant should include assessment of blood pressure and pulse and asking about level of congestion, therapeutic effect, and adverse reactions.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A, C
Feedback:
The preadministration assessment for clients receiving antihistamines depends on the reason for use but should at the least include asking about symptoms of the involved areas and asking about prescription medications the client is taking.