Metered-dose inhaler
Description
Equipment
Child’s drug record and chart ♦ metered-dose inhaler ♦prescribed drug ♦ normal saline solution (or another appropriate solution) for gargling ♦ emesis basin (optional)
Essential steps
Verify the physician’s order.
Wash your hands.
Check the label on the inhaler against the drug record.
Verify the expiration date.
Confirm the child’s identity using two patient identifiers according to facility policy.
Explain the procedure to the child and his parents, and teach them how to use the inhaler so treatments can continue after discharge.
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