The Nurse Instructs a Client on How to Correctly Use

question 23

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a client on how to correctly use an inhaler with a spacer.In which order should these steps occur?
1) "Press down firmly on the canister to release one dose of medication."
2) "Breathe in slowly and deeply."
3) "Shake the whole unit vigorously three or four times."
4) "Insert the mouthpiece of the inhaler into the nonmouthpiece end of the spacer."
5) "Place the mouthpiece into your mouth,over the tongue,and seal your lips tightly around the mouthpiece."
6) "Remove the mouthpiece from your mouth,keep your lips closed,and hold your breath for at least 10 seconds."

• A) 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 1
• B) 3, 4, 5, 1, 6, 2
• C) 4, 3, 5, 1, 2, 6
• D) 5, 3, 6, 1, 2, 4

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