The Nurse Is Assisting a Client with Asthma Perform a Peak

The nurse is assisting a client with asthma perform a peak flow meter measurement.  Place the instructions for measuring peak expiratory flow using a peak flow meter in the correct order.  All options must be used.

A) Exhale as quickly and completely as possible and note the reading on the scale
B) Inhale deeply, place mouthpiece in mouth, and use the lips to create the seal
C) Position the indicator on the flow meter scale to the lowest value and assume an upright position
D) Record the highest of the three measured values in the peak flow log
E) Repeat the procedure 2 more times with a 5- to 10-second rest period between exhalations

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