The Office Nurse Instructs a Client Newly Diagnosed with Asthma

The office nurse instructs a client newly diagnosed with asthma about the use of the peak flow meter to evaluate airflow.  Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the nurse's teaching?

A) "I will exhale as quickly and forcibly as possible through the mouthpiece of the device to obtain a peak flow reading."
B) "I will move the indicator to the desired reading on the numbered scale before using the device."
C) "I will record my personal best reading, which is the average of 3 consecutive peak flow readings."
D) "I will remember to use the device after taking my fluticasone metered-dose inhaler (MDI) ."

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