Posted: February 8th, 2018

The nurse is teaching the client how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) : 2 Important Client Actionsthat Show Understanding

The nurse is teaching the client how to use a metered dose inhaler (MDI) to administer a Corticosteroid drug.

Which of the following client actions indicates that he is using the MDI correctly? Select all that apply.

1. The inhaler is held upright.
2. Head is tilted down while inhaling the medication
3. Client waits 5 minutes between puffs.
4. Mouth is rinsed with water following administration
5. Client lies supine for 15 minutes following administration.