ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Quiz 3 e25 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
An adult patient presents to the emergency department with complaints of shortness of breath and increased work of breathing. The physician orders an albuterol nebulizer. What assessments should the nurse plan to complete after administering the albuterol? (Select All that Apply.)
Correct Answer: A,C,E
Rationale: The correct assessments to complete after administering albuterol nebulizer are respiratory rate, pulse oximetry, and lung sounds.
1. Respiratory rate: Albuterol can impact the respiratory rate, so monitoring it helps assess the patient's response to the medication.
2. Pulse oximetry: Albuterol can improve oxygenation, so monitoring the oxygen saturation levels is crucial to evaluate the effectiveness of the treatment.
3. Lung sounds: Albuterol helps to open up the airways, so listening to lung sounds can help determine if there is any improvement in air entry and if the medication is working.
Glucose monitoring (choice
B) and capillary refill (choice
D) are not directly related to albuterol administration in this scenario and can be assessed based on the patient's condition.
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