A 28-year-old patient presents to an urgent care clinic with a fever, sore throat, nonproductive cough, fatigue, and body aches that began 4 days ago. A PCR test confirms influenza infection. Which intervention should the nurse anticipate the healthcare provider will order?

A nurse is administering montelukast to a client with asthma. Which statement best explains the action of montelukast?

How is the systolic BP determined when taking someone’s blood pressure? (this is extra credit)

A client with mild seasonal asthma asks about cromolyn sodium (a prescribed inhaled mast cell stabilizer) to use before allergy season. Which instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan?

Acute Coronary Syndrome should be suspected if______

A nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from surgery. While reviewing arterial blood gas results, the nurse notes that the client’s carbon dioxide (CO₂) level is elevated. The nurse anticipates that the body’s normal response will be an increase in respiratory rate. Which explanation best supports this response?

A free wall rupture could be accompanied with what other finding?

A 6-month-old infant is admitted with bronchiolitis. During assessment, the nurse notes nasal flaring, intercostal retractions, tachypnea, and oxygen saturation of 88% on room air. Which pathophysiologic process best explains these findings?

A client has been taking prednisone daily for the past year to manage rheumatoid arthritis. During a follow-up visit, the client asks, “I’ve heard this medication can weaken my bones. What can I do to help prevent that?” Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?

 Which cue suggests non-adherence to an asthma treatment regimen in a school-aged client?