A Client with Degenerative Arthritis Is Provided with a Spacer

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client with degenerative arthritis is provided with a spacer along with a corticosteroid metered-dose inhaler. What dos the nurse recognize as the reason for the use of a spacer?

• A) Compensates for decreased dexterity.
• B) For giving a larger dose of the steroid.
• C) Assists with weaning from the steroid drug.
• D) Avoids thrush infections.

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Definitions:

STIs

Sexually Transmitted Infections, diseases passed from one person to another through sexual contact, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a retrovirus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Gonorrhea

A sexually transmitted bacterial infection that is often asymptomatic but can cause serious reproductive complications.

Hypodermic Needles

Thin, hollow needles used for injecting substances into the body or extracting fluids, commonly associated with medical applications.