A client is prescribed inhaled corticosteroid therapy along with bronchodilator therapy. Which of the following points should the nurse include in the teaching plan?
A) "Stop corticosteroid therapy immediately if you notice any adverse effects."
B) "Before each dose of corticosteroid, rinse the mouth thoroughly with water."
C) "The corticosteroid drug provides rapid relief during an asthma attack."
D) "Take the corticosteroid several minutes after the bronchodilator dose."
Ans: D
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to take the corticosteroid several minutes after the bronchodilator dose. This helps in enhancing the application of the steroid into the bronchial tract. Corticosteroid therapy should never be stopped abruptly. The mouth should be rinsed thoroughly with water after each dose of corticosteroid to prevent the occurrence of fungal infections. The steroid drug does not provide rapid relief during an asthma attack, as it does not dilate the bronchus.
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