A Patient Is Learning Metered-Dose Inhaler Technique

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is learning metered-dose inhaler technique.The patient says, "I don't understand why I have to use this thing.Can't I just take pills?" The nurse's response is based on the knowledge that:

• A)The inhalation route is safer and more effective than are pills.
• B)The inhalation route is less expensive than is oral therapy.
• C)The inhalation route is easier to master than is oral therapy.
• D)The inhalation route is more likely to lead to termination of the disease process than are pills.

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