The nurse is instructing a client on the use of a peak flow meter. In which order should the nurse provide these instructions?
1. Inhale deeply
2. Clean the unit
3. Slide the indicator to zero
4. Blow out through the mouth
5. Attach mouthpiece to the meter
5, 3, 1, 4, 2
Rationale 1: The client should be instructed to inhale deeply.
Rationale 2: The unit should be cleaned weekly.
Rationale 3: Then the slide indicator should be placed on zero.
Rationale 4: The client should then blow out through the mouth as hard and fast as possible.
Rationale 5: The client should be first instructed to attach the mouthpiece to the meter.
Global Rationale: The client should be first instructed to attach the mouthpiece to the meter. Then the slide indicator should be placed on zero. The client should be instructed to inhale deeply. The client should then blow out through the mouth as hard and fast as possible. The unit should be cleaned weekly.
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