Practice Question
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client has a new prescription for a metered dose inhaler (MDI). Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
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Correct Answer:
Shake the inhaler for 3 to 5 seconds.
Rationale:
🔄 Shaking the metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for 3 to 5 seconds before each use is critical to ensure that the medication and propellant are evenly mixed.
🔄 Without proper shaking, the client may receive an inaccurate dose, which reduces the effectiveness of the treatment and may fail to relieve bronchospasm.
🔄 This is especially important when using MDIs that deliver suspension-based medications, such as bronchodilators or corticosteroids.
🔄 This step should be repeated before each puff, even if more than one puff is prescribed, as the medication may settle quickly between doses.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Pediatrics
- Answer Choices: 4