A 14 year-old pediatric patient is in the ER with an acute a…
A 14 year-old pediatric patient is in the ER with an acute asthma exacerbation receiving continuous albuterol nebulizer treatments. An IV has been obtained successfully. The nurse understands that which of the following is not appropriate in the care of this patient?
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A nurse is counseling a patient with the common cold about expelling respiratory secretions. The patient replies, “I’m just having such a hard time coughing up this phlegm. What can I take to help?” Which medication will the RN suggest to help the patient expectorate the secretions?
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The nurse counsels a patient beginning therapy on valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker. Which of the following is a potential adverse reaction that could occur with this medication that should be included in the education?
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