Importance of patient education to prevent such user errors

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Assignment:

Mrs. Ali was diagnosed with asthma and was prescribed an inhaler. The doctor has asked the MA to show the patient how to use the inhaler. When Mrs. Ali did not get better, she went to the emergency room and the ER doctor said to her, "Show me how you use your inhaler." They discovered that she had been using it wrong. What could have caused this to happen? Discuss the importance of patient education to prevent such user errors. What could Mrs. Ali's caregiver have done to ensure she understood how to use the inhaler?

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