In asthma procedures, what is the correct sequence for administering inhaler puffs?

In asthma procedures, what is the correct sequence for administering inhaler puffs?

• A. Call emergency, then give 4 puffs
• B. Make patient comfortable; 4 puffs - one puff at a time with four breaths in-between.
• C. Make patient comfortable. 4 puffs - one puff at a time with four breaths in-between. Wait 4 minutes. If no improvement administer 4 puffs.
• D. Check vital signs and monitor symptoms

Answer: (C)

When treating an asthma flare with a rescue inhaler, the priority is to deliver the medicine effectively and allow enough time to judge the response. Start by making the patient comfortable—have them sit up, loosen tight clothing, and reassure them so they can breathe more easily. Then administer four inhaler puffs, one puff at a time, with a full breath in between each puff. After delivering the four puffs, wait about four minutes to assess the effect on symptoms. If there’s still no improvement, repeat another cycle of four puffs in the same manner. If the patient worsens or does not respond to repeated doses, seek emergency help promptly.

When treating an asthma flare with a rescue inhaler, the priority is to deliver the medicine effectively and allow enough time to judge the response. Start by making the patient comfortable—have them sit up, loosen tight clothing, and reassure them so they can breathe more easily. Then administer four inhaler puffs, one puff at a time, with a full breath in between each puff. After delivering the four puffs, wait about four minutes to assess the effect on symptoms. If there’s still no improvement, repeat another cycle of four puffs in the same manner. If the patient worsens or does not respond to repeated doses, seek emergency help promptly.