What is the best way to confirm that an asthmatic outpatient can properly self-manage a newly prescribed aerosol drug therapy?
a. Have the patient describe the proper pro-cedural steps.
b. Have the patient provide a repeat or return demonstration.
c. Have the patient take a written or oral quiz on technique.
d. Have the patient maintain detailed treat-ment logs.
ANS: B
Patients should be able to demonstrate good technique regarding the use of each aerosol device that they are expected to use in self-care. Practitioner demonstration followed by repeated pa-tient return demonstration is a must, and should be reviewed frequently, such as with each of-fice/clinic visit.
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