A 13-year-old girl was diagnosed with asthma 2 years ago. Today her physician wants to start her on salmeterol (Serevent) administered via inhaler. The nurse needs to remember to include which statement when teaching the girl and her family about this drug?

Answer :

Answer:

"This inhaler is for prevention of asthma attacks, not for an acute attack."

Explanation:

             "Salmeterol" is a drug that is used in the treatment of asthma and other pulmonary diseases. It is also used for treating coughing, shortness of breath, wheezing, etc.

             Two years ago, a thirteen year girl was diagnosed with asthma. And today her physician wants her to start a salmeterol through the inhaler.

             The nurse needs to inform the girl and her family about the inhaler is that this inhaler will protect her from asthma attacks only and will not be used in times of an acute attack.

Thus the answer is

"This inhaler is for prevention of asthma attacks, not for an acute attack."

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