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NR-293 Week 5 Discussion: Unfolding Case Study Lillian has been on her medication for pneumonia for 24 hours. The physician says the pneumonia is improving, but she also is having an acute exacerba... tion of her COPD and a chronic irregular heart rate. Her vital signs are T 37C, B/P 140/87, P 82 and irregular, R 12, and pulse oximetry 92% on 2L O2 per nasal cannula. The physician is concerned about her blood pressure and wants to continue to watch it. She feels that Lillian will benefit from regular medication for her COPD while in the hospital and when she goes home. Lillian also is complaining of cigarette cravings and constipation. The physician is urging her to quit smoking. The physician leaves the following orders. Albuterol MDI two puffs every 6 hours Ipratropium MDI two puffs every 6 hours Nicoderm 7 mg/24 hr transdermal patch daily Bisacodyl 10 mg suppository now x1 then 10 mg po daily Bathroom privileges Respiratory therapist to determine the need for O2 at Cardiologist, B, to consult for irregular heart rate. For your first post, answer all of the following questions about the unfolding case study. Remember that you must also respond to at least one peer in this thread. How does albuterol MDI work? Make sure to include the drug category, mechanism of action, onset and duration of action, and safety How does ipratropium MDI work? Make sure to include the drug category, mechanism of action, onset and duration of action, and safety How would the nurse properly administer the two MDIs when both have been scheduled at the same time of day? Lillian asks the nurse why she is on two inhalers for her COPD when she used to use just one. What points would the nurse want to cover to answer her question, considering her history of noncompliance? [Show More]
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