If a patient is using two types of inhalers—a bronchodilator and a steroid—the nurse correctly instructs the patient to
1. First use the bronchodilator, then wait 5 minutes, then use the steroid.
2. First rinse out his mouth, then use the steroid, then wait 5 minutes, then use the bronchodilator.
3. First use the bronchodilator, then wait 5 minutes, then use the steroid, then rinse out his mouth.
4. First use the steroid, then wait 5 minutes, then use the bronchodilator, then rinse out his mouth.
ANS: 3
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