An elderly patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) – Chronic Bronchitis, is prescribed two beta-adrenergic bronchodilators and a nebulizer machine. When providing education, the RN assesses for proper understanding of how to use the two medications, levalbuterol and salmeterol. Which statement made by the patient indicates learning has occurred? Group of answer choices These medications can cause low blood pressure, so I will change positions slowly I will be careful to not use the levalbuterol more than 3 times a day I will call the office if I feel my heart racing or any fluttering feeling in my chest. I will take my salmeterol using the nebulizer twice a day
[Solved]: An elderly patient diagnosed with chronic obstructive…
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