A nurse should instruct a client who is to use a metered-dose nebulizer to follow which of these steps?
a. Exhale, place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser while simultaneously inhaling, and hold for 10 seconds before exhaling slowly.
b. Inhale and exhale several times, place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser, inhale, and hold for 20 seconds before exhaling slowly.
c. Place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser, take two deep breaths, and exhale rapidly.
d. Rest quietly for 5 minutes before placing mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser, take two deep breaths, and exhale rapidly.
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When administering a metered-dose nebulizer, have the client exhale, place mouthpiece in mouth, press down on dispenser while simultaneously inhaling, and hold for 10 seconds before exhaling slowly to ensure delivery of the medication.
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