What Explanation Should the Nurse Give to the Parent of a Child

question 6

Multiple Choice

What explanation should the nurse give to the parent of a child with asthma about using a peak flow meter?

• A) It is used to monitor the child's breathing capacity.
• B) It measures the child's lung volume.
• C) It will help the medication reach the child's airways.
• D) It measures the amount of air the child breathes in.

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