Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
Full-length
A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is admitted with an exacerbation. The nurse should administer which of the following as prescribed?
Correct answer
A, B
Rationale
Low-flow oxygen (2 L/min) and albuterol relieve hypoxemia and bronchospasm in COPD exacerbation.