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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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A patient admitted with acute asthma exacerbation is preparing to be discharged. The nurse is teaching the patient about a peak flow meter. What is the best way to explain what it does?
  1. “It helps you to admister inhaled medications properly.”
  2. “This will help you self- monitor the symptoms of your asthma.”
  3. “This will help you keep your bronchial secretions thinner.”
  4. “This will help your lungs to reduce hyper airway responsiveness.”
Explanation
Answer: B - The best way for the nurse to explain the peak flow monitor to the patient is to tell him how to use it correctly so he will be able to determine when his asthma symptoms are getting worse.
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