Within Minutes of the Initiation of a Nebulizer Treatment with a Sympathomimetic

question 9

Multiple Choice

Within minutes of the initiation of a nebulizer treatment with a sympathomimetic bronchodilator,the patient turns on his call light and states that he feels "panicky" and his heart is racing.Which action will the nurse take?

• A) Reassure the patient this is expected.
• B) Add more diluents to the nebulizer.
• C) Administer a sedative.
• D) Stop treatment and notify the healthcare provider.

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