Which Action by a Patient Who Has Asthma Indicates a Good

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which action by a patient who has asthma indicates a good understanding of the nurse's teaching about peak flow meter use?

• A) The patient records an average of three peak flow readings every day.
• B) The patient inhales rapidly through the peak flow meter mouthpiece.
• C) The patient uses the albuterol (Proventil) metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for peak flows in the yellow zone.
• D) The patient calls the health care provider when the peak flow is in the green zone.

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