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A nurse is teaching a patient about cromolyn for asthma management. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?

A 12-year-old patient is recovering from influenza. Which medication order should the nurse question immediately?

A patient with stable COPD is prescribed a bronchodilator medication. Which bronchodilator medication is preferred for this patient for maintenance treatment?

A patient with COPD is prescribed an inhaled glucocorticoid and a short-acting inhaled beta2-adrenergic agonist. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of this medication regimen?

When caring for a patient on BiPAP, what is the risk associated with increasing the inspiratory positive airway pressure (IPAP) greater than 25 cm H2O?

A child is receiving ipratropium inhalation treatment. The patient complains of a dry mouth and sore throat. What will the nurse do?

Which statement about the non-rebreather mask is correct?

A patient with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is on mechanical ventilation. ABGs show PaO₂ 55 mmHg on 60% FiO₂. Which statement best explains the V/Q mismatch?

A patient with a confirmed pulmonary embolism has been prescribed dabigatran (Pradaxa). The nurse reviews the patient’s laboratory results and plan of care. Which action is most appropriate for the nurse to take?

A patient with ARDS who is intubated and receiving mechanical ventilation develops a right pneumothorax. Which collaborative action will the nurse anticipate next?