An older patient with asthma is prescribed rescue inhalers. What should the nurse instruct the patient about this medication? Standard Text: Select all that apply
1. Refrigerate unused canisters.
2. Place the canisters near the bed.
3. Label the canisters with bright red tape.
4. Obtain a prescription for extra canisters.
5. Keep several inhalers in different areas in the home.
3,4,5
Rationale: Unused canisters should not be refrigerated unless directed to do so by the pharmacy.
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