A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about

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A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start using beclomethasone, in addition to his other inhalers. Which teaching points regarding steroid inhalers are essential for safety (Select all that apply)

Answers:

A Take the steroid inhaler before you take the bronchodilator

B You can save money by ordering your medications via the internet.

C Expect a white film to form over the inside of your mouth. It will resolve on its own.

D Rinse your mouth after using any inhaler, especially this one.

Explanation / Answer

A nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has asthma and is about to start using beclomethasone, in addition to his other inhalers. The teaching points regarding steroid inhalers that are essential for safety include;

D: Rinse your mouth after using an inhaler, especially this one. ( As sometimes inhaled steroids cause a fungal infection)  

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