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Question 1 of 5

Which instruction should the nurse include in an exercise teaching plan for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)?

A. Avoid upper body exercise to prevent dyspnea.'

B. Stop exercising if you start to feel short of breath.'

C. Use the bronchodilator before you start to exercise.'

D. Breathe in and out through the mouth while you exercise.'

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Use the bronchodilator before you start to exercise.'

Question 2 of 5

The nurse is providing care for a client admitted during an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which medication does the nurse anticipate to relieve the acute symptoms exhibited by the client?

A. Inhaled short-acting beta-agonists

B. Oral corticosteroids

C. Inhaled long-acting beta-agonists

D. Oral anticholinergics

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Inhaled short-acting beta-agonists

Question 3 of 5

A client has hypertension and high risk factors for cardiovascular disease. The client is overwhelmed with the recommended lifestyle changes. What action by the nurse is best?

A. Assess the client's support system.

B. Assist in finding one change the client can control.

C. Determine what stressors the client faces in daily life.

D. Inquire about delegating some of the client's obligations.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Assist in finding one change the client can control.

Question 4 of 5

What should be assessed before changing to a fenestrated tracheostomy tube?

A. Cuff pressure

B. Need for suctioning

C. Risk for aspiration

D. Airway patency

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: Risk for aspiration

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is teaching a patient about rifampin therapy. Which patient statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A. I will avoid alcohol while taking this medication.

B. I should expect orange discoloration of my urine.

C. I will take this medication with my morning coffee.

D. I need to use non-hormonal contraception while on this medication.

Expert Explanatory Rationale

Correct Answer: I will take this medication with my morning coffee.

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