A patient with asthma is given an asthma action plan and returns to the clinic in 2 weeks to follow up on symptoms. Which statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "I use the ICS as needed when I am wheezing."
b. "A side effect of albuterol may be shortness of breath."
c. "I should rinse my mouth thoroughly after using an ICS."
d. "I put the albuterol metered-dose inhaler in my mouth with my lips sealed around it."
A
ICSs are controller medications and are not used as needed for symptoms, so this statement by the patient indicates a need for further teaching. The other statements are true.
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