A nurse cares for a patient who tests positive for alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) deficiency. The patient asks, “What does this mean?” How would the nurse respond?

The nurse teaches a 38-yr-old woman who has migraine headaches about sumatriptan (Imitrex). Which statement by the patient requires clarification by the nurse?

After teaching a patient who is prescribed a long-acting beta2 agonist medication, a nurse assesses the patient’s understanding. Which statement indicates that the patient comprehends the teaching?

After teaching a patient who is prescribed salmeterol (Serevent), the nurse assesses the patient’s understanding. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for additional teaching?

A pulmonary nurse cares for patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which patient would the nurse assess first?

Which care measure is a priority for a patient with multiple sclerosis (MS)?

The nurse is caring for a patient who is prescribed a long-acting beta2 agonist. The patient states, “The medication is too expensive to use every day. I only use my inhaler when I have an attack.” How would the nurse respond?

A nurse is caring for a client who has Parkinson’s disease and is starting to display bradykinesia. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?

A nurse assesses a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Which questions would the nurse ask to determine the patient’s activity tolerance? Select all that apply. 

During an interview with a patient with a diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which of the following speech patterns will the healthcare provider anticipate?