Which patient using an inhaler would benefit most from using a spacer?
A)A 3-year-old with a cleft palate.
B)A 25-year-old with multiple sclerosis.
C)A 50-year-old with hearing impairment.
D)A 72-year-old with left-sided hemiparesis.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A spacer is indicated for a patient who has limited coordination or function.Individuals with multiple sclerosis often lose motor control and function and have difficulty seeing.Children often have difficulty using a spacer,and so a simple face mask is preferred for infants and children younger than 4.Hearing impairment may make teaching the patient to use the inhaler difficult,but it does not indicate the need for a spacer.A patient with one-sided weakness would have a difficult time assembling and administering an inhaler by using a spacer,but the patient could use the inhaler single-handedly.

Which Patient Using an Inhaler Would Benefit Most from Using