Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use a metered-dose inhaler with a spacer. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Holding breath for 10 seconds (C) allows medication deposition in the lungs. Whistling (A) indicates improper technique, waiting 30-60 seconds (B) is typical, and spacers are cleaned with warm water (D).