The Nurse Teaches a Patient Who Has Asthma About Peak

question 40

Multiple Choice

The nurse teaches a patient who has asthma about peak flow meter use. Which action by the patient indicates that teaching was successful?

• A)The patient inhales rapidly through the peak flow meter mouthpiece.
• B)The patient takes montelukast (Singulair) for peak flows in the red zone.
• C)The patient calls the health care provider when the peak flow is in the green zone.
• D)The patient uses an albuterol (Ventolin HFA) inhaler for peak flows in the yellow zone.

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