While caring for Ms. Hoffman, the nurse recognizes which of the following clinical
manifestations are indicative of an acute asthma attack? (Select all that apply.) - answer
Cough, Wheezing, Dyspnea
After Ms. Hoffman's asthma attack resolves, the nurse asks to review her current
medications. During the discussion, Ms. Hoffman shares that she took asthma
medication, but it did not help. The nurse recognizes that Ms. Hoffman may have used
the incorrect medication to relieve the symptoms of an asthma attack. The nurse should
include which of the following as rescue medications to take at the beginning of an
asthma attack? (Select all that apply.) - answer Albuterol, Ipratropium, Levalbuterol
Ms. Hoffman, who has a history of asthma, has been admitted to the emergency
department in status asthmaticus. The nurse understands that the first medication that
will be administered to decrease respiratory distress is Choose Answer.. ; if the client's
condition does not immediately improve, the next likely drug that will be administered is
Choose Answer... - answeripratropium/fenoterol
methylprednisolone
The nurse is providing discharge teaching to Ms. Hoffman, who has suffered an asthma
attack. It is essential for the nurse to include which of the following topics in the
discharge instructions? (Select all that apply.) - answerTriggers to avoid, Proper
inhalation technique, How to initiate an asthma action plan, Always carry a quick relief
medication
Which of the following are priority nursing interventions for Ms. Hoffman, who is in
respiratory distress secondary to an asthma attack? (Select all that apply.) -
answerAdministration of intravenous fluids, Administration of bronchodilators,
Monitoring of arterial blood gases
A key component of the asthma action plan is daily self-assessment with written actions
for the client to perform based upon clinical manifestations and peak flow meter
readings. After educating Ms. Hoffman on appropriate self-care for a client with asthma,
the nurse knows she understands the instructions when she states which of the
following? (Select all that apply.) - answer'I should take a peak flow reading daily.', 'In
the red zone, if quick-relief medication doesn't work, I should call my provider.', 'If I have
trouble talking due to shortness of breath, I should call my provider.'
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