A Client with Pneumonia Develops Respiratory Acidosis

Multiple Choice

A client with pneumonia develops respiratory acidosis. Based on provider's orders, which medications should the nurse prepare to administer to this client? Select all that apply.

A) The loop diuretic furosemide (Lasix) , 20 mg by mouth twice a day
B) The antibiotic amoxicillin, 1 gram intravenous every 6 hours
C) The bronchodilator albuterol, inhaler 2 puffs every 4 hours
D) The anxiolytic diazepam (Valium) , 2 mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
E) Potassium chloride 20 mEq in 100 mL 0.9% normal saline intravenous every day