The nurse delivers the smallest size droplet for inhalation of medication. When documenting this action, which term will the nurse use?
1. Aerosolization
2. Atomization
3. Nebulization
4. Humidification
Correct Answer: 1
Nebulization includes both aerosolization and atomization. Aerosolization is the smallest of this form of medication administration, and is smaller than the droplets formed by humidification.
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