The Nurse Is Teaching a School-Aged Client How to Use

question 54

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a school-aged client how to use a peak flow meter to monitor asthma. Which approach by the nurse is most likely to result in the desired outcome?

• A)Providing positive reinforcement after every attempt
• B)Explaining that asthma can be fatal if not monitored and treated
• C)Telling the client he cannot play until he learns to use the meter correctly
• D)Using colloquialisms and slang when describing how to use the meter

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