The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?

The client will understand the principles of self-administration of a metered-dose inhaler.

The client will know about self-administration of a metered-dose inhaler.

The client will comprehend the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler

The client will demonstrate the proper technique of self-administering a metered-dose inhaler.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Demonstration is a measurable outcome. It allows the nurse to pick any errors in the performance of the task in real time and hence corrections can be made.
A, B and C are vague outcomes that are not feasible to measure.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. anticholinergics cause dry mouth due to reduced secretion in the salivary glands and artificial saliva is important
B. Fluid intake is encouraged especially due to dry mouth
C. Discontinuing medication without consulting the provider is inappropriate
D. Taking medication on an empty stomach isn’t related to absorption

A. Take an antacid to relieve nausea. B. use cooling measures to decrease fever. C. Chew sugarless gum to moisten the mouth. D. Take the medication in the morning to prevent insomnia.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

C. anticholinergic effects include dry mouth, chewing the gum will help stimulate the salivary glands to secrete saliva.
A. Taking an antacid does not address the effects
B. Not relation with the anticholinergic effect of the drug
D. Fluphenazine cause sedation and should be taken in the morning but it does not address the anticholinergic effects

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The nurse is developing a care plan for a client who will be self-administering a metered-dose inhaler. Which statement reflects a measurable outcome?

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