In mouth-breathing adult patients, which of the following factors is crucial in determining whether to use a mask or mouthpiece for aerosol drug delivery with a small-volume jet nebulizer?
a. Clinician experience
b. Drug concentration
c. Patient preference and comfort
d. Brand of small-volume jet nebulizer
ANS: C
The selection of delivery method (mask or mouthpiece) should be based on patient ability, pref-erence, and comfort.
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