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Removes air or fluid from the plueral space |
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| Anteriorly at the 2nd intercostal space |
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A thoracentesis that removes air from the plueral is performed where? |
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Positioning for thorancentesis for removing air? |
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| posteriorly, 8-9th intercostal space, mid axillary |
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A fluid removing thoracentesis is performed where on the body? |
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frequent swallowing vomitting |
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| what should the nurse monitor a client for suffering from epistaxis? |
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| suctioning to maintain open airway |
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| what is the priority nursing intervention for a client suffering from epistaxis |
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| abnormal accumulation of fluid/exudate in the potential space |
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| what would the nurse monitor (q6h) on a client receiving solu-medrol? |
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| therputic range for theophylline |
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no sudden movements avoid coughing |
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| what client teaching should the nurse instruct to the client pre-thoracentesis? |
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monitor for changes in cient status perform post procedure assessment record amount and characteristics of fluid withdrawn obtain chest xray after procedure |
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| post care of a client under going thoracentesis includes what? |
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low potassium (hypokalemia) if taking digoxin (potentiates effects) |
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| avoid giving Albuterol (Proventil, Ventolin) in clients that have low ___________ and if they are also taking __________. |
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increased heart rate jitteriness dizzy **this drug is given early during the day** |
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| what are the side effects of Albuterol? |
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| what bronchodialator is reserved for those patients with a cardiac disorder? |
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jitteriness & dizzy but NO INCREASE IN HEART RATE!! (Same as albuterol) |
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| What are the side effects of Xopenex (Levalbuterol)? |
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seizure's cardiac, renal or liver disease |
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| avoid giving theophylline in clients with: |
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theophylline must be monitored for _________ toxicity of this drug if given concurently |
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broken down in liver converted to caffiene |
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| Theophylline is broken down in the _______ and converted to ________. |
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| hypotension and arrhytmias |
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theophylline toxicity causes ____________ and _________. |
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widen QRS complex (0.04 - 0.12 seconds) is normal |
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| theophylline toxicity can cause cause what to happen to the client's EKG strip? |
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| what increases metabolization of theophylline? |
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outside allergans such as pollen, trees, grass, weeds cause ___________. |
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| chronic allergic rhinitis |
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| indoor allergans such as dust mites and pet dandor cause _____________. |
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| Decongestants and Antihistamines |
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| what drugs can be given for acute/chronic rhinitis? |
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| phenylephrine, psuedoehedrine are common |
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| what decongestants do we give for rhinitis? |
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| rebound congestion and habit forming |
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| what are side effects of decongestants? |
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| what will decongestants do to the cardiac system? |
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Clients with: hypertension & chronic heart disease |
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| what clients should the nurse avoid giving decongestants to? |
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| what antihistamine is given for rhinitis patients? |
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Asthma glaucoma heart disease Urinary tract obstruction |
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| what client(s) is benedryl contraindicated for? |
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| what are the side effects of antihistamines? |
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1st gen = Benedryl 2nd gen = claritin, allegra, zyrtec |
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The 1st generation antihistamines are ___________. The 2nd generation antihistamines are _________, _________ and ________. (TV commercials) |
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