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A physician has ordered the use of an inhaler for a patient with a respiratory condition, but the patient finds that taking deep breaths is very difficult. The nurse should
 
  A) change the route of administration to liquid sprays.
  B) ask the patient to make a better effort to take deep breaths.
  C) use a spacer to facilitate easier inhalation of the drug.
  D) contact the prescriber for a recommendation.

Question 2

To which of the following patients would a medication nurse most likely administer caffeine as part of the treatment plan?
 
  A) A preterm neonate who has apnea
  B) A 34-year-old woman with a diagnosis of gastric ulcerations
  C) A school-age child with severe ADHD
  D) A 52-year-old man with narcolepsy


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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A


Hungry!

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Gracias!

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