A patient who has asthma will begin taking an inhaled corticosteroid medication to be used with a spacer. The patient asks why the spacer is necessary. The nurse will explain that the spacer
a. allows a larger dose to be given safely.
b. distributes medication to target tissues.
c. minimizes adverse effects of the steroid.
d. prevents contamination of the metered-dose inhaler.
ANS: B
Spacers are used to enhance the delivery of medication to the lower, smaller airways. They do not allow higher dosing or minimize drug side effects.
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