A patient is prescribed a dry-powder inhaler
(DPI) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Which statement made by the patient indicates that more instruction is needed?
a. "I won't exhale into the inhaler."
b. "The inhaler will be kept in the drawer of my bedroom dresser."
c. "I will wash the inhaler mouthpiece daily with soap and water."
d. "I'll inhale twice as hard through this inhaler as I do with my aerosol inhaler."
ANS: C
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