A Nurse Is Providing Instructions to a Patient About How

question 14

Multiple Choice

A nurse is providing instructions to a patient about how to use a metered-dose inhaler. The nurse should instruct the patient to:

• A) lie down while taking the medication.
• B) gently roll the canister in the hands to mix the medication.
• C) breathe out through the mouth before positioning the canister.
• D) try to hold the breath for at least 3 seconds after inhaling the medication.

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