Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching for a school-age child with a new prescription for a fluticasone metered-dose inhaler? (Select all that apply)
Correct answer
E
Rationale
The correct answer is E: Rinse your child's mouth following administration. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid inhaler that can cause oral thrush as a side effect. Rinsing the mouth after each use helps prevent this side effect. Choice A is incorrect because soaking the inhaler in water can damage the device. Choice B is incorrect because fluticasone is a maintenance medication, not a rescue inhaler for shortness of breath. Choice C is incorrect because shaking the device is not necessary for a metered-dose inhaler. Choice D is incorrect because while a spacer can help improve inhaler technique, it is not essential for using a metered-dose inhaler.