The nurse explains to the client why inhalation medications work ...

[yoooooman]

The nurse explains to the client why inhalation medications work rapidly. What should the nurse include in the teaching?(Select all that apply.)
 
  1. There is a rich blood supply to the lungs.
  2. The inside surface of the lungs is small, and the dose is concentrated in that area.
  3. There is a large surface area inside the lungs.
  4. Inhaled medications are given at very high doses.
  5. Inhaled medications are given with food.

Question 2

A client asks the nurse what ventilation is. What is the most appropriate response by the nurse?
 
  1. Ventilation is the process by which gases are exchanged.
  2. Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
  3. Ventilation is the blood flow through the lung.
  4. Ventilation is taking a breath in.

[Dominic]

Answer to Question 1

1, 3

Rationale 1: The respiratory system offers a rapid and efficient mechanism for delivering drugs. The enormous surface area of the bronchioles and alveoli and the rich blood supply to these areas result in an almost instantaneous onset of action for inhaled substances.
Rationale 2:The inside surface of the lungs is small, and the dose is concentrated in that area is incorrect because the surface area of bronchioles and alveoli in the lungs is a large area.
Rationale 3: The respiratory system offers a rapid and efficient mechanism for delivering drugs. The enormous surface area of the bronchioles and alveoli and the rich blood supply to these areas result in an almost instantaneous onset of action for inhaled substances.
Rationale 4:Inhaled medications are given at very high doses is incorrect because inhaled medications are given at lower doses than if taken systemically.
Rationale 5:Inhaled medications are given with food is incorrect because the absorption of inhaled medication is not affected by the intake of food.

Global Rationale: The respiratory system offers a rapid and efficient mechanism for delivering drugs. The enormous surface area of the bronchioles and alveoli and the rich blood supply to these areas result in an almost instantaneous onset of action for inhaled substances.

Answer to Question 2

2

Rationale 1:Respiration is the process by which gases are exchanged.
Rationale 2: Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs.
Rationale 3:Perfusion is the blood flow through the lung.
Rationale 4:Inspiration is taking a breath in.

Global Rationale: Ventilation is the process of moving air into and out of the lungs. Respiration is the process by which gases are exchanged. Perfusion is the blood flow through the lungs. Inspiration is taking a breath in.

[yoooooman]

Both answers were spot on, thank you once again

[Dominic]

Great! Please up vote