{"id":138260,"date":"2024-09-14T09:11:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T09:11:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138260"},"modified":"2024-09-14T09:11:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T09:11:38","slug":"a-nurse-is-teaching-a-client-about-using-a-metered-dose-rescue-inhaler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/14\/a-nurse-is-teaching-a-client-about-using-a-metered-dose-rescue-inhaler\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is teaching a client about using a metered-dose rescue inhaler"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A nurse is teaching a client about using a metered-dose rescue inhaler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A.
“Use peroxide to clean the mouthpiece of your inhaler.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B.
\u201cDo not shake your inhaler before use.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

C.
\u201cExhale fully before bringing the inhaler to your lips.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

D.
\u201cDepress the canister after you inhale.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The correct answer is C. \u201cExhale fully before bringing the inhaler to your lips.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI), proper technique is crucial to ensure effective medication delivery and optimal respiratory outcomes. The instructions for using an MDI typically include the following steps, each contributing to effective inhalation and medication absorption:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \n
  1. Preparation and Exhalation<\/strong>: Before using the inhaler, the client should exhale fully<\/strong> to empty the lungs of stale air. This step is essential because it allows for a full breath of medication into the lungs and ensures that the medication reaches the lower airways where it can be most effective. Inhaling deeply from a full lung capacity also helps to maximize the medication’s effect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Inhaler Operation<\/strong>: The correct use of the inhaler involves shaking the inhaler before use<\/strong> (contrary to option B), as this mixes the medication properly, especially if the inhaler contains a suspension. Shaking helps to ensure that the correct dose of medication is delivered. Therefore, option B is incorrect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Inhalation Technique<\/strong>: After placing the inhaler in the mouth and before pressing down on the canister, the client should begin to inhale slowly and deeply<\/strong>. The canister should be pressed to release the medication while inhaling, not after (which makes option D incorrect). This synchronizes the release of the medication with the inhalation process, improving drug delivery to the lungs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Cleaning the Inhaler<\/strong>: It is crucial to clean the inhaler regularly to prevent medication buildup and ensure proper function. However, using peroxide<\/strong> is not recommended as it can damage the inhaler. Instead, the mouthpiece should be cleaned with warm water and dried thoroughly, making option A incorrect.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    By following these guidelines, the client can enhance the effectiveness of their rescue inhaler and better manage their respiratory condition.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    A nurse is teaching a client about using a metered-dose rescue inhaler. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching? A.“Use peroxide to clean the mouthpiece of your inhaler.” B.\u201cDo not shake your inhaler before use.” C.\u201cExhale fully before bringing the inhaler to your lips.” D.\u201cDepress the canister after you inhale.” […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[25],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-138260","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-exams-certification"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138260","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=138260"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/138260\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=138260"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=138260"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=138260"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}