During the teaching session, you give L.S. a peak flow meter (PFM) and provide teaching for
him and Ms. S. But L. looks puzzled and asks you.
"Is this another medicine I have to take?"
How would you explain the purpose of a peak flow meter to L.?
Keeping in mind L.'s age, explain that the PFM is not a medication but a tool that will help to keep an
eye on how well the medicines are helping his breathing every day. Explain that it is like a stoplight
with green, yellow, and red zones. After his personal best value is established, he will use the PFM
twice a day and compare the results to his personal best value. The goal is to have readings in the
"green" zone. Readings in the yellow and red zones mean that his mother will need to call the health
care provider, and that a rescue inhaler may be needed. Explain that the PFM will be a great way to
see how well he is doing every day.
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a. withdrawal. b. anger. c. depression. d. regression.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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