The client is prescribed two inhalant medications. One is a bronchodilator and the other is a corticosteroid. The nurse believes that the client understands proper self-administration when the client relates which of the following statements?
a. "I can use the inhalers as often as necessary."
b. "I should first take the steroid and then the bronchodilator."
c. "I should first take the bronchodilator and then the steroid."
d. "It really doesn't matter which one I use first."
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: This shows client lack of understanding.
B Incorrect: This shows client lack of understanding.
C Correct: This demonstrates client understanding.
D Incorrect: This shows client lack of understanding.
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