A patient is being assessed by the home care nurse on the appropriate use of her metered-dose inhalers. Which of the following will assist in proper administration of the inhaler?
A) Use of a spacer
B) Administration of a corticosteroid first
C) Pushing fluids
D) Exhaling immediately after administration
A
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The patient should be instructed to use a spacer to increase compliance and accuracy of administration. The corticosteroid should be administered after the bronchodilator. The increase in fluids will not affect the administration of the inhaler. The patient should hold her breath for several seconds after administration of the inhaler.
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