Exam 29: Nursing Management: Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases

Which nursing action for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)could the nurse delegate to experienced unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?

The emergency department nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of therapy for a patient who has received treatment during an asthma attack.Which assessment finding is the best indicator that the therapy has been effective?

The nurse is admitting a patient diagnosed with an acute exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).What is the best way for the nurse to determine the appropriate oxygen flow rate?

The nurse completes an admission assessment on a patient with asthma.Which information given by patient is most indicative of a need for a change in therapy?