A parent has just started using a "red, yellow, green" peak flow meter to monitor his young son's pulmonary disease at home. The parent calls the clinic and reports that the last two results have been in the red zone
What advice should the nurse offer this parent? 1. "Rinse the meter out with warm salt water and repeat the test.".
2. "Bring your son and the meter to the clinic for evaluation.".
3. "Don't bother using the meter until I can check your technique at next week's appointment.".
4. "These are the results we hope to see, so it sounds like you are doing a good job managing your son's illness.".
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Rationale 1: There is no indication that the meter needs any type of maintenance.
Rationale 2: Two red readings may indicate respiratory complications. The patient should be evaluated. The nurse should also have the parent bring in the meter so his or her technique can be evaluated.
Rationale 3: The parent's technique may be wrong, but the patient may be experiencing significant respiratory changes. Assessment cannot wait until next week.
Rationale 4: Red readings indicate potential respiratory complications.
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