You Are Administering a Medication Through a Metered-Dose Inhaler (MDI)

question 51

Multiple Choice

You are administering a medication through a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) using a spacer. Which one of the following actions would be most appropriate?

• A) Administer the medication into the spacer and then have the patient inhale.
• B) Instruct the patient to inhale slowly just prior to the medication being placed in the spacer.
• C) Administer the medication into the spacer and then have the patient exhale.
• D) Instruct the patient to exhale slowly as you place the medication into the spacer.

Understand the factors contributing to infant mortality and how it can be reduced.

Recognize the importance of prenatal care in reducing risks of low birth weight.

Understand the causes and prevention strategies for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Identify the needs and proper care practices for low-birth-weight infants.

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