The nurse is teaching a patient with asthma about using a metered-dose inhaler to administer albuterol (Proventil). Which statements should the nurse include in the teaching plan? (Select all that apply.)
a. This medication can produce systemic effects such as tachycardia and tremors.
b. After inhaling the medication, hold your breath for about 10 seconds.
c. After inhaling the medication and holding your breath, exhale slowly through an open mouth.
d. After the last dose, do not rinse your mouth or drink any water for at least 1 hour.
Question 2The nurse is preparing to administer medications to a patient with an enteral tube. The nurse can safely give the medications through which types of enteral tube? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nasogastric feeding tube
b. Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy tube
c. Jejunostomy tube
d. Nasogastric decompression tube
Question 3The nurse is assessing a patient for hypoxia and observes a bluish discoloration in the following areas. Which areas indicate hypoxia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Oral mucosa
b. Conjunctiva of the eye
c. Around the lips
d. On the nail beds
Question 4The nurse is preparing several topical medications for a patient. The nurse identifies which of the following as ways to administer a topical medication? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administering through an enteral tube placed in the jejunum
b. Inhaling an aerosol spray into the lungs
c. Spraying a mist into the nose
d. Dissolving a medication under the tongue
Question 5The nurse is reviewing lab results for a patient with hypoxemi
a. The nurse is aware that which of the following results may worsen the patient's hypoxemia? (Select all that apply.)
a. Low sodium levels
b. Low hemoglobin levels
c. Increased blood pH
d. Decreased blood pH