Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
The correct answer is C: Wait 2 min between inhalations. This instruction is important to allow the medication to be fully absorbed and to prevent potential side effects from taking multiple doses too quickly. Waiting 2 minutes between inhalations ensures that each dose is effective and reduces the risk of overmedication. Option A is incorrect because shaking the inhaler is necessary to mix the medication before the first use, not before each inhalation. Option B is incorrect as rinsing the mouth with mouthwash is not a standard instruction for MDI use. Option D is incorrect as pressing down twice on the MDI canister can result in an overdose of medication.