A patient is using an albuterol (Proventil) inhaler, which is a bronchodilator. Which of the following patient teaching interventions is a priority for the patient who experiences shortness of breath related to constriction of airways?
A) Administer insulin to decrease hand shaking.
B) Administer ibuprofen (Advil) to decrease inflammation.
C) Exercise should be limited to one time per week.
D) Stop smoking due to the bronchoconstriction.
D
Feedback:
Cigarette smoking will increase bronchoconstriction, so the patient should be encouraged to stop. The albuterol causes hand shaking. Insulin will not decrease hand shaking. The patient will not require ibuprofen (Advil). The patient should be encouraged to exercise, and it should not be limited to one time per week.
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