The nurse is teaching the client how to use a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) to administer a corticosteroid. Which of the following indicates that the client is using the MDI correctly?
a) The client rinses the mouth with water following administration.
b) The inhaler is held upright.
c) The head is tilted down while inhaling the medicine.
d) The client waits 5 minutes between puffs.
e) The client lies supine for 15 minutes following administration.
Answer:
a) The client rinses the mouth with water following administration.
b) The inhaler is held upright.
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