Which of the following is an accurate guideline for patient teaching regarding the use of a DPI?
A) Instruct the patient not to inhale into the mouthpiece.
B) Instruct the patient that if mist can be seen from the mouth or nose, the DPI is being used incorrectly.
C) Remind the patient that it is not necessary to count doses because a DPI has dosage counters.
D) Instruct the patient to breathe in slowly with shallow breaths, over 2 to 3 seconds.
B
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Most communication is:
a. verbal c. nonverbal b. spatial d. ineffective
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