The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Asthma Who

question 42

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has a baseline peak flow reading of 600 mL and calls the nurse, stating that the current peak flow is 420 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

• A)Tell the client to go to the hospital emergency department.
• B)Instruct the client to use the prescribed albuterol.
• C)Ask about recent exposure to any new allergens or asthma triggers.
• D)Question the client about use of the prescribed inhaled corticosteroids.

Comprehend the concept and impact of demand shocks in economics.

Understand the assessment and management of patients experiencing sensory perceptions issues.

Identify nursing diagnoses related to sensory system alterations, including hearing, vision, taste, and proprioception.

Recognize the implications of sensory overload and sensory deprivation on patient well-being.

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Definitions:

Emotional Stability

A personality trait characterized by the consistency of one's emotional state and the ability to remain calm and composed under stress.

Core Self-evaluations

A broad personality concept that consists of more specific traits like self-esteem, generalized self-efficacy, locus of control, and emotional stability.

Neuroticism

A characteristic of personality marked by fluctuations in emotions, nervousness, changeable moods, quick temper, and feelings of sorrow.

Negative Affectivity

A personality trait that involves the predisposition to perceive a wide range of events as threatening or problematic.