A Client with Degenerative Arthritis Is Provided with a Spacer

question 43

Multiple Choice

A client with degenerative arthritis is provided with a spacer along with a corticosteroid metered-dose inhaler.The nurse recognizes that the spacer assists this client to:

• A)compensate for decreased dexterity.
• B)use a larger dose of the steroid.
• C)progress with weaning from the steroid drug.
• D)avoid thrush infections.

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