A patient in acute respiratory distress on a medical unit is receiving a nebulizer albuterol treatment.The patient is annoyed because he already has an albuterol MDI.The nurse's response to the patient's concern is based on the knowledge that:
A) Suspension of the medication in liquid and delivery over a longer period increase the bronchodilator's effectiveness.
B) The agitated and dyspneic patient is unlikely to be able to use a metered-dose albuterol inhaler effectively.
C) The nebulized form of the drug will have fewer negative effects on this distressed patient.
D) Nebulized therapy is more cost-effective in the inpatient setting.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A nurse is teaching an asthmatic patient
Q3: The nurse is admitting a patient with
Q4: A patient with degenerative arthritis is provided
Q5: A patient with limited strength in his
Q6: A nurse in an intensive care unit
Q7: A nurse is advising a patient about
Q8: Over the course of treatment for chronic
Q9: The nurse is triaging patients through the
Q10: The nurse is caring for a patient
Q11: The nurse is planning care for a
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents