What action by the patient would indicate that the patient understands how to use an inhaler?
A) The patient inhales as soon as the inhaler enters his or her mouth.
B) The patient holds his or her breath for several seconds after releasing the medication.
C) The patient administers three doses of medication within a 1-minute time frame.
D) The patient exhales as soon as he or she compresses the inhaler.
B
Feedback:
Holding the breath prevents exhalation of medication still remaining in the mouth. The patient should inhale when the canister is compressed, not as soon as the inhaler enters his or her mouth. The patient should only administer one dose of medication at a time and the patient should wait to exhale until after the breath has been held as long as possible.
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