ATI RN
ATI NUR 229 Pharmacology Test 1 OEK Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is teaching a client who has asthma about how to use an albuterol inhaler. Which of the following actions by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication. This action allows the medication to be fully absorbed into the lungs, maximizing its effectiveness. Holding the breath for 10 seconds ensures that the medication has enough time to reach deeper into the airways, where it can have the most benefit in relieving asthma symptoms.
Other choices are incorrect because:
A: Waiting 10 minutes between inhalations is not necessary and may lead to underdosing.
B: Taking a quick inhalation while releasing the medication may not allow the client to inhale a sufficient dose.
D: Exhaling as the medication is released from the inhaler can lead to the medication not being inhaled properly, reducing its effectiveness.
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