Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 94%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has asthma and a new prescription for inhaled beclomethasone. Which of the following instructions should the nurse provide?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct instruction is to rinse the mouth after administration (Choice D). This is important because inhaled corticosteroids like beclomethasone can cause oral thrush, which is a fungal infection in the mouth. Rinsing the mouth helps reduce the risk of developing this side effect. Checking the pulse (Choice A) is not directly related to inhaled corticosteroid use. Limiting caffeine intake (Choice B) is not necessary for beclomethasone use. Taking the medication with meals (Choice C) is not a requirement for inhaled corticosteroids.