A Client Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)has a Pulse

question 95

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a pulse oximetry reading of 93%, increased red blood and white blood cell count, temperature of 101°F, pulse 100 bpm, respirations 35 bpm, and a chest x-ray that showed a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates. Based on this data, which order does the nurse question for this client?

• A)Antibiotic therapy
• B)Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents (NSAIDs)
• C)Oxygen by nasal cannula at 3-4 liters/minute
• D)Bronchodilators such as an adrenergic stimulating drugs or anticholinergic agents

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