12 year old client with asthma is instructed in the use of a peak flow meter for improved home management of the disease. In teaching the client, nurse Catherine is guided by the knowledge that the purpose of the peak flow meter is to enable the client to:
a. Detect airway obstruction before the onset of manifestations
b. Take deep breaths every one to two hours
c. Accurately adjust the delivery rate of oxygen
d. Breathe deeper when using metered dose inhalers
Answer A. The peak flow meter is used by clients with asthma to monitor airway
Resistance to air flow.
By knowing their own personal norm or best effort, client can then recognize deviations form this norm and increase their use of prophylactic medications.
If the deviation from normal is severe, clients will recognize the need to notify their physician or seek emergency treatment.
a. Detect airway obstruction before the onset of manifestations
b. Take deep breaths every one to two hours
c. Accurately adjust the delivery rate of oxygen
d. Breathe deeper when using metered dose inhalers
Answer A. The peak flow meter is used by clients with asthma to monitor airway
Resistance to air flow.
By knowing their own personal norm or best effort, client can then recognize deviations form this norm and increase their use of prophylactic medications.
If the deviation from normal is severe, clients will recognize the need to notify their physician or seek emergency treatment.
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