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Incorrect. Checking blood glucose levels is not directly related to the administration of a bronchodilator medication.

Incorrect. Monitoring urine output is not specifically required for the administration of a bronchodilator medication.

Incorrect. Instructing the client to avoid caffeine-containing foods and beverages is not directly related to the administration of a bronchodilator medication. It may be more relevant for clients taking certain respiratory medications, such as methylxanthines like theophylline.

Incorrect. Inhaled corticosteroids are maintenance medications for COPD and are not intended for use on an as-needed basis during acute exacerbations. Clients should have a separate rescue inhaler for acute symptom relief.

Incorrect. The use of a spacer device can improve the delivery of inhaled corticosteroids to the lungs, especially for clients who have difficulty coordinating inhaler use. Therefore, it is recommended to use a spacer device when using an inhaler.

Incorrect. Inhaled corticosteroids provide long-term control of symptoms in COPD but do not provide immediate relief. It may take several days to weeks of consistent use for the medication to reach its full therapeutic effect.

Incorrect. While blood pressure monitoring is important, it is not the priority assessment specifically related to theophylline therapy.

Incorrect. Theophylline can affect liver function, but liver function tests are not the priority assessment in this case.

Incorrect. Pulmonary function tests are not directly related to theophylline therapy and do not require prioritization in this scenario.

Incorrect. MDIs contain a propellant that helps atomize the medication and facilitate its delivery into the lungs, but this is not the main difference between MDIs and DPIs.

Incorrect. DPIs deliver the medication in powder form, not mist form.

Incorrect. DPIs do not require the use of a spacer device, unlike MDIs, which can benefit from a spacer device to improve medication delivery.

Incorrect. Capillary refill time is not directly related to nebulized albuterol treatment and does not require prioritization in this scenario.

Incorrect. Bowel sounds are not directly affected by nebulized albuterol and do not require prioritization in this case.

Incorrect. Urine output is not directly affected by nebulized albuterol and does not require prioritization in this scenario.

Incorrect. Taking the medication on an empty stomach may enhance its absorption, although it can be taken with or without food.

Incorrect. Leukotriene receptor antagonists have been associated with mood changes, including depression and suicidal ideation. Therefore, it is important to notify the healthcare provider if any mood changes occur.

Incorrect. The client should continue using their other asthma medications as prescribed, as leukotriene receptor antagonists are often used as an adjunct therapy for asthma management.

Incorrect. Oxygen saturation monitoring is important but is not the priority assessment specifically related to oral corticosteroid therapy.

Incorrect. Urinary output monitoring is not specifically required for oral corticosteroid therapy and does not require prioritization in this case.

Incorrect. Liver function tests are not directly related to oral corticosteroid therapy and do not require prioritization in this scenario.