The Nurse Is Educating an Asthma Patient About Proper Use

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is educating an asthma patient about proper use of the peak flowmeter.The nurse determines that the patient needs further teaching when observing which action?

• A) The patient repeats the procedure and obtains three readings.
• B) The patient breathes deeply through the mouthpiece.
• C) The patient stands while performing the test.
• D) The patient reports the highest reading on the peak flow sheet.

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Definitions:

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A very small or minor job, duty, or responsibility.

Immediate Reward

A benefit or compensation received soon after a particular action is taken, serving as immediate gratification for that action.

Procrastinated

Delayed or postponed actions or decisions, often as a result of anxiety, fear of failure, or perfectionism.

Task

A piece of work to be done or undertaken.