After Teaching a Patient with Allergic Rhinitis How to Use

question 16

Multiple Choice

After teaching a patient with allergic rhinitis how to use a nasal inhaler, the nurse observes the patient self-administering a medication with the inhaler. Which patient action indicates that more teaching is needed?

• A) The patient gently blows the nose before using the inhaler.
• B) The patient tilts the head back before inhaling the medication.
• C) The patient breathes out slowly through the nostrils following inhaler use.
• D) The patient waits a few seconds before exhaling after using the inhaler.

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