A Patient with COPD Is Prescribed Tiotropium [Spiriva]

A patient with COPD is prescribed tiotropium [Spiriva]. After the initial dose, the patient reports only mild relief within 30 minutes. What will the nurse tell the patient?

A) "You may have another dose in 4 hours."
B) "You may need to take two inhalations instead of one."
C) "You should have peak effects in about 6 hours."
D) "You should see improved effects within the next week."

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