Medical direction has ordered you to assist a patient in taking his metered-dose inhaler (MDI). After placing the patient's lips on the mouthpiece, which instruction would be most appropriate?

A) "Please hold your breath and I will administer the medication."
B) "Please inhale, then hold your breath, and I will give you the medication."
C) "Please inhale slowly and I will administer the medication, then hold your breath."
D) "Please exhale, hold your breath, and I will administer the medication."


C) "Please inhale slowly and I will administer the medication, then hold your breath."

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