Mary Is Preparing to Administer Albuterol Via Nebulizer to a 52

question 3

Multiple Choice

Mary is preparing to administer Albuterol via nebulizer to a 52 year-old woman with acute asthma complicated by bronchitis. The clinical nursing instructor asks a series of questions before Mary administers the medication. Which of the following is an example of Socratic questioning?

• A) Why is this patient receiving this medication?
• B) What is Albuterol's mechanism of action?
• C) How will you know whether the nebulizer treatment is effective?
• D) Is this patient familiar with the use of a nebulizer with this medication?
• E) What are the side effects of this medication?

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