A client with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease receives a new prescription for a bronchodilator inhaler. Which statement by the client indicates correct understanding of the inhaler’s use?

Choice A reason: Using a bronchodilator for sudden shortness of breath applies to rescue inhalers like albuterol, not maintenance bronchodilators (e.g., tiotropium) for COPD, which are used daily. This statement indicates misunderstanding, as maintenance inhalers prevent symptoms, not treat acute dyspnea.

Choice B reason: Thinner sputum is not a primary effect of bronchodilators, which relax airway smooth muscles to improve airflow in COPD. Mucolytics, not bronchodilators, reduce sputum viscosity. This statement reflects incorrect understanding, as bronchodilators target bronchoconstriction, not secretion consistency.

Choice C reason: Daily use of a maintenance bronchodilator, like tiotropium, is correct for COPD to prevent bronchospasm and maintain airway patency. This statement shows proper understanding, as consistent use reduces exacerbations and improves lung function, aligning with standard COPD management protocols.

Choice D reason: Using another inhaler between doses suggests confusion about maintenance versus rescue inhalers. Maintenance bronchodilators are used daily, not interspersed with others. This indicates misunderstanding, as proper scheduling is essential for effective COPD control with prescribed bronchodilators.

Choice A reason: Assisting with mobility and fall prevention is critical in Parkinson’s disease, as bradykinesia and rigidity increase fall risk. Physical therapy and assistive devices enhance safety, reducing injury risk, making this the priority intervention to maintain functional independence and prevent fractures.

Choice B reason: High-protein meals may interfere with levodopa absorption in Parkinson’s, worsening symptoms. Mobility assistance is the priority, as falls are a leading cause of injury, requiring immediate intervention to ensure safety, making dietary protein secondary to physical support.

Choice C reason: Restricting fluid intake is inappropriate, as hydration prevents constipation in Parkinson’s. Mobility and fall prevention are critical, as motor symptoms increase injury risk. Assisting with mobility addresses the primary functional challenge, making fluid restriction irrelevant to priority care.

Choice D reason: Promoting social isolation worsens depression in Parkinson’s, a common comorbidity. Mobility assistance is the priority, as falls due to motor impairment are a significant risk, requiring immediate intervention to ensure safety, making social isolation counterproductive to care.