Metered Doses Inhales

Assisting With Metered Doses Inhales

Material needed:

Metered dose inhaler container
Disposable gloves

Procedure:

Explain what you are going to do
Check care plan and mediation sheet
Wash your hands
Obtain material listed above
Provide privacy (close door, pull curtains)
Help client to wash hands
Check label on prescription container for:

Right drug
Right dose
Right client
Right route
Right time

Hand metered dose inhaler to client, who then uses it to inhale the medication
Have client record medication taken. The caregiver can record if the client is unable
Clean inhaler according to manufacturer's instructions and store in proper location
Wash your hands, and record what has been done. Report any abnormal conditions to the nurse or family member