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ATI RN Pediatrics 2023 Questions
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Child with asthma using a metered-dose inhaler
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A nurse is teaching a child who has asthma about using a metered-dose inhaler with a mouthpiece. Identify the sequence of steps the nurse should instruct the child to take.
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Correct Answer: A,B,C,D
Rationale: The correct sequence of steps for using a metered-dose inhaler with a mouthpiece is as follows:
A: Exhale slowly through the nose - This step ensures that the child's lungs are ready to receive the medication and helps in controlling breathing during inhalation.
B: Depress the canister while inhaling slowly - This step allows the child to inhale the medication effectively into their lungs.
C: Hold breath for 10 seconds - Holding the breath helps the medication to be absorbed into the lungs and provides optimal effectiveness.
D: Remove the inhaler from the mouth - This step prevents the child from accidentally inhaling more medication and ensures proper completion of the process.
Other choices are incorrect as they do not align with the correct sequence of steps required for using a metered-dose inhaler with a mouthpiece.
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