Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a guardian of a school-age child who has a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,C,E
Rationale
Correct Answer: A, C, E
Rationale:
A: Shake the device prior to administration to ensure proper mixing of medication.
C: A spacer will make it easier to use the device by helping deliver the medication directly into the lungs.
E: Rinse your child's mouth following administration to reduce the risk of oral thrush from steroid inhalers.
Incorrect answers:
B: Soaking the inhaler in water after use is not necessary and may damage the device.
D: Having the child take one inhalation as needed is not appropriate without specific instructions from the healthcare provider.
Summary: The correct answers focus on proper administration techniques and safety measures for using a fluticasone inhaler, while the incorrect answers either provide unnecessary steps or incorrect dosing instructions.
Rationale:
A: Shake the device prior to administration to ensure proper mixing of medication.
C: A spacer will make it easier to use the device by helping deliver the medication directly into the lungs.
E: Rinse your child's mouth following administration to reduce the risk of oral thrush from steroid inhalers.
Incorrect answers:
B: Soaking the inhaler in water after use is not necessary and may damage the device.
D: Having the child take one inhalation as needed is not appropriate without specific instructions from the healthcare provider.
Summary: The correct answers focus on proper administration techniques and safety measures for using a fluticasone inhaler, while the incorrect answers either provide unnecessary steps or incorrect dosing instructions.