Which Instruction Is Most Important to Teach a Patient Using

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which instruction is most important to teach a patient using an aerosol inhaler with a spacer?

• A) "Breathe in rapidly until the spacer makes a continuous whistling sound."
• B) "Seal your lips tightly around the spacer's mouthpiece."
• C) "Release both doses into the spacer before breathing in."
• D) "Avoid breathing back into the spacer."

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Definitions:

Pediatric Patient

A child or adolescent who is under the care of a medical professional, particularly one specializing in the health and medical treatment of children.

Low-molecular-weight Heparin

A class of anticoagulant medications used to prevent and treat blood clots, derived from standard heparin but with shorter chain lengths, providing certain therapeutic advantages.

Subcutaneous Injection

A method of administering medication under the skin but above the muscle, often used for vaccines or insulin.

Intramuscular Injection

A method of administering medication deep into the muscles, allowing for faster absorption into the bloodstream.