Patient Education on using inhalers - Answer✔️✔️-For any patient prescribed an
inhaler, the RN should ensure the client can self administer the medication.
Teach back needed
The patient should wait 1-2 minutes between puffs
The patient should wait 5 minutes between 2 different inhalers
The patient should take a bronchodilator before a corticosteroid medication (B
before C)
The patient must keep track of doses on their inhaler
If opening a new inhaler, the patient should shake it and test before use.
If dexterity is limited, a spacer can be used to get more medication in the airway.
If the patient uses a steroid, they must wash their mouth out after use.
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