What should the nurse teach a child about using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler for exercise-induced asthma?
a. Take two puffs every 6 hours around the clock.
b. Use the inhaler only when the child is short of breath.
c. Use the inhaler 30 minutes before exercise.
d. Take one to two puffs every morning upon awakening.
C
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A This schedule will not relieve exercise-induced asthma.
B Waiting until symptoms are severe is too late to begin using a metered-dose
inhaler.
C The appropriate time to use an inhaled beta2-agonist or cromolyn is before an
event that could trigger an attack.
D This may be the child's usual schedule for medication. If exercise causes
symptoms, additional medication is indicated.
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