After receiving a nebulizer treatment with albuterol, the patient states she is feeling slightly jittery and wonders if she is having a bad reaction. What is the nurse's best response? • "This is an expected side effect. Let me take your pulse." • "The next scheduled nebulizer treatment will be skipped." • "We will hold the treatment for 24 hours." • "I will notify the physician about this adverse effect."
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This is because albuterol can stimulate the nervous system, leading to these feelings. Secondly, the nurse's role is to reassure the patient, monitor her vital signs, and report any significant changes or concerns to the physician. Show more…
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