Question

a nurse has just completed teaching with a client who has been prescribed a meter - dosed inhaler for the first time. which statement if made by the client would indicate to the nurse that further teaching and follow - up care is necessary?
\if i use the spacer, i know i am only supposed to push on the inhaler once.\
\i do not need to rinse my mouth with this type of inhaler.\
\after i breathe in, i will hold my breath for 10 seconds.\
\i will make sure to take a slow, deep breath as i push on my inhaler.\

Explanation:

To determine which statement indicates the need for further teaching, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Using a spacer with one push on the inhaler is correct, so this shows understanding.
• Option 2: Meter - dosed inhalers (especially those with corticosteroids, though the type here isn't specified, but in general, even some non - steroid ones may benefit from mouth rinsing to prevent oral issues. Stating no need to rinse the mouth is incorrect and shows a lack of understanding, indicating the need for further teaching.
• Option 3: Holding breath for 10 seconds after inhaling is a correct technique to allow drug deposition.
• Option 4: Taking a slow, deep breath while pushing the inhaler is a correct technique.

Answer:

B. "I do not need to rinse my mouth with this type of inhaler."