While on a Routine Home Visit,a Patient Informs You That

question 59

Multiple Choice

While on a routine home visit,a patient informs you that he has not used his MDI for 2 weeks and asks if the medication is still good.You should tell the patient to:

• A)Discard the MDI canister.
• B)Use the MDI as instructed.
• C)Prime the valve before use.
• D)Call his physician for help.

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