Which of the Following Information About a Newly Admitted Client

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following information about a newly admitted client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before administering the prescribed theophylline?

• A)The client has had a recent 10-pound weight gain.
• B)The client has a cough productive of green mucus.
• C)The client denies any shortness of breath at present.
• D)The client takes cimetidine 150 mg daily.

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Definitions:

Collagen Fibers

Strong, flexible fibers found in connective tissue, providing support and elasticity.

Platelets

Small cell fragments in the blood that are crucial for blood clotting and wound healing, preventing excessive bleeding.

Thrombin

An enzyme in the blood that facilitates the conversion of fibrinogen to fibrin, playing a critical role in the clotting process.

White Blood Cells

Cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders by responding to pathogens and initiating immune responses.