Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
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
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A: Rinse the mouth after administration. Beclomethasone is a corticosteroid inhaler that can cause oral thrush, a fungal infection in the mouth. Rinsing the mouth after administration helps prevent this side effect. Checking the pulse (B) is not necessary for this medication. Limiting caffeine intake (C) is not directly related to the use of beclomethasone. Taking the medication with meals (D) is not required, as it can be taken any time regardless of meals.