A Client Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)has a Pulse

question 59

Multiple Choice

A client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has a pulse oximetry reading of 93%,increased red blood and white blood cell count,temperature of 101°F,pulse 100 bpm,respirations 35 bpm,and a chest x-ray that showed a flattened diaphragm with infiltrates.Based on this data,which prescription does the nurse question for this client?

• A) Antibiotic therapy
• B) Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory agents
• C) Oxygen by nasal cannula at 3-4 liters/minute
• D) Bronchodilators such as an adrenergic stimulating drugs or anticholinergic agents

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