ATI RN
ATI Nur 104 Fundamentals Final Exam 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?
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Answer: C - The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication allows the medication to be fully absorbed into the lungs, maximizing its effectiveness in treating asthma symptoms. This action ensures that the medication reaches deeper into the airways where it is needed most. By holding the breath, the client also prevents the medication from being exhaled too quickly, giving it more time to work.
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A: The client waiting 10 minutes between inhalations is not recommended as it may delay the client from receiving the full benefits of the medication promptly.
B: Taking a quick inhalation while releasing the medication from the inhaler may not allow the client to fully inhale the medication into the lungs, reducing its effectiveness.
D: Exhaling as the medication is released from the inhaler may result in the medication being exhaled before it can be properly absorbed, reducing its therapeutic effects.
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