A Patient Who Has Asthma Will Begin Taking an Inhaled

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient who has asthma will begin taking an inhaled corticosteroid medication to be used with a spacer. The patient asks why the spacer is necessary. The nurse will explain that the spacer:

• A) allows a larger dose to be given safely.
• B) is used to enhance the delivery of medications when using a metered-dose inhaler.
• C) minimizes adverse effects of the steroid.
• D) prevents contamination of the metered-dose inhaler.

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