While on a Routine Home Visit,a Patient Informs You That

question 59

Multiple Choice

While on a routine home visit,a patient informs you that he has not used his MDI for 2 weeks and asks if the medication is still good.You should tell the patient to:

• A)Discard the MDI canister.
• B)Use the MDI as instructed.
• C)Prime the valve before use.
• D)Call his physician for help.

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Definitions:

Older Adults

Individuals who are typically 65 years of age or older, often experiencing changes in health, social, and cognitive functions.

Changes

The act or process through which something becomes different than it was previously.

Young-Old

A term used to describe older adults who are typically in their 60s to early 70s, often considered to be in good health and active.

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