The nurse is teaching a patient about a new medication that will be administered using an MDI. To evaluate the patient's understanding about how to use the device, what will the nurse do?

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Asking the patient to give a return demonstration using the inhaler will be the best way to evaluate their understanding of how to use the device. This will allow the nurse to assess if the patient can correctly use the device and make corrections if needed. Providing written instructions and web addresses may be helpful, but they do not ensure that the patient has actually understood and can perform the necessary actions. Information about drug effects and adverse reactions is important but does not assess the patient's ability to use the device.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About a New Medication