What Is the First Step in Giving Aerosol Medications

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in giving aerosol medications?

• A) Contact medical control to receive permission to give the medication.
• B) Determine that the inhaler actually belongs to the patient.
• C) Make sure the patient is suffering from asthma, emphysema, or bronchitis.
• D) Complete the primary assessment and take vital signs.

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Definitions:

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