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"I will rinse my mouth after each dose to prevent thrush." Ipratropium bromide is an anticholinergic bronchodilator, and it does not typically increase the risk of oral thrush. Rinsing the mouth after use is more commonly recommended with corticosteroid inhalers.

"I will use this medication early in the morning so I am not urinating all night." Ipratropium bromide does not significantly affect urination or the frequency of urination, as it primarily targets the respiratory system.

"I will make sure to use this in combination with a corticosteroid inhaler." Although it may be used in combination with corticosteroids, this is not specific to Ipratropium's side effects. This answer does not directly address side effect management.

Anemia: Anemia does not directly increase the risk of UTIs. UTIs are more related to factors affecting the urinary tract and immune function rather than blood cell count.

Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis does not increase susceptibility to UTIs, as it primarily affects bone density and strength.

COPD: COPD is a lung condition and does not have a direct connection to an increased risk for UTIs.

Urine-specific gravity: While urine-specific gravity can provide information on kidney function, it does not specifically measure renal impairment or disease progression, especially in SLE.

Serum potassium: Serum potassium levels can be affected by renal function but are not a direct indicator of renal health and can be influenced by many other factors.

Serum sodium: Serum sodium levels do not directly indicate renal function, though kidney impairment can impact electrolyte levels.

“If my breathing begins to feel tight, I will use the fluticasone immediately." Fluticasone is a corticosteroid, and it is not a rescue medication. It is used for long-term control and does not provide immediate relief for acute symptoms.

"I do not need to rinse my mouth after completing the albuterol and fluticasone." Rinsing the mouth after using fluticasone (a corticosteroid) is important to prevent oral thrush. Albuterol alone does not require rinsing, but fluticasone does.

"I will use both medications immediately after exercising." Albuterol is often used as a pre-exercise medication for asthma, but fluticasone should be used as directed for maintenance, not as an immediate post-exercise medication.

"Use the peak expiratory flow meter once per week." The peak expiratory flow meter is usually recommended for daily use in asthma management to monitor lung function and detect any changes early.

"Take cromolyn sodium at the first sign of breathing difficulty." Cromolyn sodium is a mast cell stabilizer and is used as a preventative medication rather than for quick relief of symptoms, so it should be taken regularly as prescribed, not only when symptoms arise.

"You should stop playing basketball, but you can swim instead." Exercise should not necessarily be avoided; instead, it should be managed appropriately with pre-treatment if needed. Avoiding all sports activities is not generally recommended.

Bradycardia: Bradycardia is not a common side effect of diphenhydramine. This medication primarily causes sedation and anticholinergic effects.

Hypertension: Hypertension is not commonly associated with diphenhydramine, which tends to have more sedative and anticholinergic side effects.

Bleeding: Bleeding is not a known side effect of diphenhydramine. It does not affect clotting mechanisms or platelet function.

Friction rub: A friction rub is usually associated with pleuritis, not atelectasis. Atelectasis involves the collapse of alveoli and does not produce this sound.

Decreasing respiratory rate: Atelectasis generally leads to an increased respiratory rate as the body compensates for decreased oxygenation.

Facial flushing: Facial flushing is not typically associated with atelectasis; instead, atelectasis leads to signs of respiratory distress, such as dyspnea and possibly cyanosis.

Increase fluids to 1L/per day. Clients with emphysema are often encouraged to increase fluid intake beyond 1 liter to help thin secretions, but 1 liter per day is generally insufficient.

Consume a high-protein diet. High-protein diets may increase the metabolism of theophylline, potentially decreasing its therapeutic effect. Dietary considerations for theophylline involve avoiding caffeine.

Avoid caffeine while taking this medication. Theophylline is a methylxanthine, similar to caffeine, and consuming caffeine can increase the risk of side effects like tachycardia, nervousness, and insomnia.