A client diagnosed with ulcerative colitis is scheduled for a terminal ileostomy.
The nurse is aware the stoma will be in what area of the client's abdomen?

Choice A rationale

Administering a prescribed bronchodilator medication is the priority action for a patient experiencing an acute asthma attack. This helps to open the airways and improve breathing.

Choice B rationale

While checking the patient's vital signs is important, it is not the first action in the acute management of an asthma attack. The immediate priority is to relieve bronchospasm.

Choice C rationale

Collecting a sputum sample for analysis is not the first priority in an acute asthma attack. Stabilizing the patient's breathing is more urgent.

Choice D rationale

Obtaining a detailed health history is essential for comprehensive care but is not the first action during an acute asthma attack. Rapid intervention to improve breathing is the priority.

Choice A rationale

Attaching a wristband indicating the client's allergy is a good practice, but it is not the priority action. The priority is to notify the provider to avoid any potential allergic reactions during the procedure.

Choice B rationale

Notifying the dietary department is not relevant in this context. The priority is to ensure the provider is aware of the allergy to prevent an adverse reaction during the cardiac catheterization.

Choice C rationale

Asking the client about other food allergies is important, but the priority action is to notify the provider immediately to ensure the safety of the client during the procedure.

Choice D rationale

Notifying the provider of the client's allergy is the priority action. This ensures that the provider can take necessary precautions to prevent an allergic reaction during the cardiac catheterization procedure.