The nurse teaches a patient how to administer formoterol (Perforomist) through a nebulizer. Which action by the patient indicates good understanding of the teaching?
a. The patient attaches a spacer before using the inhaler.
b. The patient coughs vigorously after using the inhaler.
c. The patient activates the inhaler at the onset of expiration.
d. The patient removes the facial mask when misting has ceased.
ANS: D
A nebulizer is used to administer aerosolized medication. A mist is seen when the medication is aerosolized, and when all of the medication has been used, the misting stops. The other options refer to inhaler use. Coughing vigorously after inhaling and activating the inhaler at the onset of expiration are both incorrect techniques when using an inhaler.
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