ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology NRSG 106 Fletcher 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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Correct Answer: D. The client holds his breath for 10 seconds after inhaling the medication.
Rationale: Holding the breath for 10 seconds after inhaling allows the medication to reach deep into the lungs for optimal absorption and effectiveness. This action ensures that the medication has enough time to deposit in the airways, providing the most benefit for asthma relief.
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A. The client waiting 10 minutes between inhalations is not necessary and may lead to underdosing.
B. Taking a quick inhalation while releasing the medication may result in the medication not being effectively delivered to the lungs.
C. Exhaling as the medication is released can cause the medication to be exhaled out rather than inhaled into the lungs, reducing its efficacy.
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