Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching about how to use a metered-dose inhaler to a 9-year-old with asthma. Place the nurse's instructions in the appropriate order. All options must be used.
Correct answer
E,A,B,C,F,D
Rationale
The correct order is: 1) Shake the inhaler and attach it to spacer (prepares medication); 2) Exhale completely (clears lungs); 3) Deliver one puff into spacer (releases medication); 4) Place lips tightly around the mouthpiece (ensures delivery); 5) Take a slow deep breath, and hold it for 10 seconds (allows medication absorption); 6) Rinse mouth with water (prevents oral thrush).