A Client in Acute Respiratory Distress on a Medical Unit

question 16

Multiple Choice

A client in acute respiratory distress on a medical unit is receiving a nebulizer albuterol treatment. The client asks why the medication is delivered by nebulizer instead of an MDI. What is the best response of the nurse?

• A) "Nebulized therapy is more cost-effective in the inpatient setting."
• B) "Suspension of the drug in liquid and delivery over a longer period increase the effectiveness."
• C) "The nebulized form of the drug will have fewer negative effects on this distressed client."
• D) "The anxious and dyspneic client is unlikely to be able to use a metered-dose albuterol inhaler effectively."

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