The nurse is providing care for a 59-year-old patient with a long-term history of asthma for an acute exacerbation.The client is started on an infusion of aminophylline.Which of the following orders would the nurse expect to be written?
A)Place on telemetry and monitor patient for reports of chest pain.
B)Theophylline levels every 6 hr x4.
C)O₂ to keep saturation greater than 93%.
D)Strict I/O.
E)NG to intermittent suction.
F)Pleurovac to 20 cm water seal.

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See Nursing Implications/Assessment for Bronchodilators (Xanthines): Patients with a history of cardiovascular problems should be monitored for chest pain and ECG changes.Monitor drug levels routinely.Ensure that oxygen therapy is correctly instituted during acute asthma attacks.Monitor intake and output ratios for an increase in diuresis or fluid overload.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a 59-Year-Old Patient with a Long-Term