Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is caring for a client who has asthmaA nurse is caring for a client who has asthma. The client asks the nurse how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the response? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,E
Rationale
A. Albuterol, a bronchodilator, helps prevent wheezing by relaxing the smooth muscles around the airways. B. Albuterol can decrease coughing episodes by improving airflow and reducing airway irritation. E. Albuterol opens the airways by relaxing bronchial smooth muscles, making breathing easier.