Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching an adolescent to self-administer a corticosteroid medication using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer
B,D,E
Rationale
Shaking the device, rinsing the mouth, and inhaling slowly are critical for effective and safe use of a corticosteroid MDI.