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    ATI PN Exit 2023 Proctored Exam

    A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is about to start using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler.Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    Choice A rationale:Tilt your head forward while inhaling is not an appropriate instruction for using an albuterol metered-dose inhaler (MDI) In fact, it is recommended to keep the head in a neutral position while using an MDI to ensure proper delivery of the medication to the lungs. Tilted head positions can lead to ineffective inhalation and may result in the medication being deposited in the mouth or throat rather than reaching the lungs. Therefore, choice A is not the correct answer.Choice B rationale:Exhale immediately after inhaling is not an accurate instruction for using an albuterol MDI. The correct sequence is to inhale slowly and deeply through the mouth while pressing down on the canister to release the medication, hold the breath for a few seconds (usually 10 seconds), and then exhale slowly. Exhaling immediately after inhaling would not allow the medication to reach the lower airways effectively. Therefore, choice B is not the correct answer.Choice C rationale:"Close your mouth around the mouthpiece" is an essential instruction for using an albuterol MDI correctly. It ensures that the medication

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