A Person Is Being Instructed on the Use of a Metered-Dose

question 13

Multiple Choice

A person is being instructed on the use of a metered-dose inhaler without a spacer for asthma. After firing a puff of the inhaler, how long should the person hold their breath?

• A)20 to 30 seconds
• B)No need to hold their breath
• C)About 4 seconds
• D)10 seconds

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Definitions:

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The belief or anticipation that the consequences of undertaking a certain behavior or action will be adverse.

Clinical Psychology

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