A Patient with Asthma Will Be Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient with asthma will be using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for delivery of an inhaled medication. The provider has ordered 2 puffs to be given twice daily. It is important for the nurse to teach this patient that:

• A) the patient should inhale suddenly to receive the maximum dose.
• B) the patient should activate the device and then inhale.
• C) the patient should store the MDI in the refrigerator between doses.
• D) the patient should wait 1 minute between puffs.

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