The nurse has just taught the client the proper use of the daily maintenance inhaler. Which statement made by the client indicates appropriate understanding of the teaching session?
1. "I will breath out when I depress medication."
2. "I will use the inhaler I have even if expired."
3. "I will inhale slowly as I depress the medication canister fully."
4. "This is my emergency inhaler."
Correct Answer: 3
Inhaling slowly while depressing the medication canister fully indicates the client appropriately understood the teaching session. The other statements indicate the need for further education.
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