A Client with Pneumonia Develops Respiratory Acidosis

question 52

Multiple Choice

A client with pneumonia develops respiratory acidosis. Based on provider's orders, which medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client? Select all that apply.

• A)The loop diuretic furosemide (Lasix), 20 mg by mouth twice a day
• B)The antibiotic amoxicillin, 1 gram intravenous every 6 hours
• C)The bronchodilator albuterol, inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours
• D)The anxiolytic diazepam (Valium), 2 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
• E)Potassium chloride 20 mEq in 100 mL 0.9% normal saline intravenous every day

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