A Patient with Asthma Uses Albuterol [Ventolin] for Wheezing

question 11

Multiple Choice

A patient with asthma uses albuterol [Ventolin] for wheezing. The nurse assesses the patient and notes vital signs of HR,96 beats per minute; RR,18 breaths per minute; and BP,116/78 mm Hg. The patient has clear breath sounds and hand tremors. What will the nurse do?

• A) Ask the patient how often the inhaler is used.
• B) Check the patient's blood glucose level.
• C) Request an order for isoproterenol [Isuprel] to reduce side effects.
• D) Stop the medication and report the tremors to the provider.

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Definitions:

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Satisficing

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