The nurse is caring for a client who has problems coordinating his breathing with the inhaler that he has been prescribed. As a result, the client is often unable to receive the full dose
Which of the following would help maximize drug absorption in this client? A) Oxygen therapy
B) Metered-dose inhaler
C) Spacer
D) Nasal drops
C
Feedback:
A spacer would help maximize the absorption of the drug in a client who is having problems coordinating his breathing with the inhaler use. A spacer provides a reservoir for the aerosol medication. As the client takes additional breaths, he continues to inhale the medication held in the reservoir. This tends to maximize the drug's absorption because it prevents drug loss. A metered-dose inhaler is the canister itself that contains medication under pressure. Nasal drops are liquid medication sprayed or dropped into the client's nose. These, however, would not help in maximizing the absorption of the medication. Oxygen therapy would not aid drug absorption.
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