Prior to instructing a patient to use a dry powder inhaler (DPI), you should:
I. learn to assemble it
II. practice with a placebo DPI
III. read the package insert on its use
IV. use a holding chamber with the DPI
A) I
B) I and II
C) I, II, and III
D) I, II, III, and IV
C
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