Which statement is true regarding dry powder inhalers (DPI)?
1. The medication is delivered by tablet orally.
2. The medication is delivered by fine mist.
3. The device is activated by inhalation.
4. The medication is applied topically.
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Rationale 1: Inhalers are not oral tablets.
Rationale 2: Nebulizers deliver medications in fine mist.
Rationale 3: The client activates the device by inhaling.
Rationale 4: Inhalers are not applied topically.
Global Rationale: The client activates the device by inhaling. Inhalers are not oral tablets and are not applied topically. Nebulizers deliver medications in fine mist.
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