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After administering an inhaled medication via a me-
tered-dose inhaler, the nurse asks the client to take which
action?
Take in a deep breath. B
Rinse and gargle with water as instructed
Clear the throat forcefully.
Spit out excess medication.
The nurse has instructed the client in the use of a me-
tered-dose inhaler. Which instruction should the nurse
include in the client education?
C
Train the client to monitor the respiratory rate for 1 minute
after taking the medication.
Not B: wait 1-5 min (or as prescribed) before next putt
Explain the need to wait 30 seconds before taking a sec-
admin
ond dose of medication.
Not D: Pt should hold breath for 5-10 seconds after inhal-
Teach the client to push the top of the medication canister
ing
while taking a deep breath.
Tell the client to exhale immediately after inhaling the
medication.
The nurse is teaching the client how to correctly use a
metered-dose inhaler. Which client action displays under- C
standing of the education?
refraining from shaking the canister before putts Not B- hold breath 5-10 seconds
exhaling immediately after administering a putt Not D- Wait 1-5 min (or as prescribed) before administer-
holding the inhaler 1-2 inches away from the mouth ing second putt
administering 2 putts rapidly, between breaths
The nurse is administering a medication using a
small-volume nebulizer. What should the nurse instruct
the client to do?
A
Have the client inhale slowly and deeply through the
mouth.
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Depress the canister as the client begins to exhale slowly.
Place the mouthpiece about 1 to 2 in (2.5 to 5 cm) from
the mouth.
Tell the client to breathe normally.
The nurse is administering an inhaled medication via a
small-volume nebulizer to a client. What indicates that the D
medication is being administered correctly?
The client begins to cough forcefully. The formation of a fine mist in the air indicates that the
A cloud of powder appears between the canister and medication is being administered through a small-volume
mouth. nebulizer. The fine mist carries the medication to the res-
Air is felt coming through the tubing. piratory tissue for absorption.
A fine mist forms in the air.
The nurse has educated the client on the use and reasons
for using inhaled medications via a small-volume nebuliz-
er. Which statements by the client indicate that education
has been ettective? Select all that apply.
"Medication can be delivered through mouthpiece or
mask." A, B, E
"Fine mist is inhaled deep into the lower respiratory
tract."
"The nebulizer propels droplets into the nose."
"Drops are introduced into the nostril by a dropper."
"Drops improve ventilation and oxygenation."
The nurse observes the client's correct use of the incentive
spirometer when what occurs? D
The client takes quick, short breaths in and out of the
incentive spirometry tube. The purpose of the incentive spirometer is to aid the
The client blows forcefully several times into the incentive client with taking slow, deep inhalations to expand alveoli,
spirometry tube. mobilize secretions, and decrease risk of pulmonary com-
The client does not rest between inhalations into the in- plications such as pneumonia.
centive spirometry tube.
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