{"id":138263,"date":"2024-09-14T09:12:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-14T09:12:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138263"},"modified":"2024-09-14T09:12:57","modified_gmt":"2024-09-14T09:12:57","slug":"a-nurse-is-reinforcing-teaching-with-the-parents-of-a-child-who-is-starting-to-use-a-spacer-with-a-metered-dose-inhaler-mdi-to-treat-asthma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/14\/a-nurse-is-reinforcing-teaching-with-the-parents-of-a-child-who-is-starting-to-use-a-spacer-with-a-metered-dose-inhaler-mdi-to-treat-asthma\/","title":{"rendered":"A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Inhale rapidly when using the spacer with the MDI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Cover exhalation slots of the spacer with lips when inhaling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\">The Correct Answer and Explanation is:<\/mark><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>B. The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the lungs.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A spacer is a device used with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to improve the delivery of medication to the lungs and enhance the effectiveness of asthma treatment. The primary purpose of a spacer is to increase the amount of medication that reaches the lower airways, where it can be most effective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How a Spacer Works:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Medication Delivery:<\/strong> When a medication is released from the MDI into the spacer, the spacer holds the medication in its chamber. This allows the patient to inhale the medication more slowly and deeply. The spacer helps to ensure that the medication is properly distributed throughout the lungs rather than being deposited in the mouth or throat. This results in more medication reaching the lower airways, which is crucial for managing asthma effectively.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduced Orpharyngeal Deposition:<\/strong> By using a spacer, the amount of medication that settles in the oropharynx (the back of the throat) is reduced. This is important because medication that is not inhaled properly can lead to unwanted side effects, such as oral thrush, and can reduce the overall efficacy of the treatment.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why Other Options Are Incorrect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Option A:<\/strong> The spacer does not increase the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx; rather, it helps minimize this. The goal is to prevent medication from settling in the mouth and throat, thus enhancing delivery to the lungs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option C:<\/strong> Inhaling rapidly can lead to medication being deposited in the mouth rather than reaching the lungs. The proper technique involves a slow, deep inhalation to maximize medication delivery to the lower airways.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Option D:<\/strong> Covering the exhalation slots is incorrect because it can trap air and prevent the spacer from functioning correctly. Spacers are designed with exhalation slots to allow the release of exhaled air, thus preventing the build-up of pressure inside the device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, using a spacer with an MDI effectively increases the amount of medication delivered to the lungs by improving the inhalation technique and reducing the deposition of medication in the mouth and throat. This makes asthma management more effective and minimizes potential side effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A nurse is reinforcing teaching with the parents of a child who is starting to use a spacer with a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to treat asthma. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A.The spacer increases the amount of medication delivered to the oropharynx. 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