A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with respiratory acidosis and hypoxemia. He tells the nurse that he doesn't want to be placed on a ventilator. What action should the nurse take?
A. Notify the physician immediately so he can determine client competency.
Answer:
To make it easier to smoke the drug, you can’t exactly smoke a tablet while it’s still intact (in pill form). It’s easier to crush it.
