Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 80%
Simulated
To control asthma, a client in a residential treatment facility uses a fluticasone propionate and salmeterol discus inhalation system, which provides an inhaled powdered form of these combined medications. Which instruction should the nurse provide to this client's caregivers?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Fluticasone propionate and salmeterol discus is a maintenance medication used twice daily to control asthma. Caregivers should ensure adherence to this schedule and not use it for acute attacks, which require a rescue inhaler.