Question

A nurse is teaching a patient how to use a meter-dosed inhaler for her asthma. Which comments from the patient assure the nurse that the teaching has been effective? (Select all that apply.)

a) ""I should shake the inhaler before each use.""
b) ""I will exhale completely before using the inhaler.""
c) ""I need to inhale quickly and deeply when using the inhaler.""
d) ""It’s important to hold my breath for at least 10 seconds after inhaling.""
e) ""I can use the inhaler more frequently if I feel short of breath

Answer 1

The patient's comments that assure the nurse that the teaching has been effective are shaking the inhaler before use, exhaling completely before using the inhaler, and holding the breath for at least 10 seconds after inhaling.

Step-by-step explanation:

The comments from the patient that assure the nurse that the teaching has been effective are:

• "I should shake the inhaler before each use." This is correct because shaking the inhaler helps to mix the medication properly.
• "I will exhale completely before using the inhaler." This is correct because exhaling completely helps to create space for the medication to be inhaled.
• "It’s important to hold my breath for at least 10 seconds after inhaling." This is correct because holding the breath allows the medication to reach deep into the lungs.