A Patient with Asthma Will Be Using a Metered-Dose Inhaler

A patient with asthma will be using a metered-dose inhaler (MDI) for delivery of an inhaled medication. The provider has ordered 2 puffs to be given twice daily. It is important for the nurse to teach this patient that:

A) the patient should inhale suddenly to receive the maximum dose.
B) the patient should activate the device and then inhale.
C) the patient should store the MDI in the refrigerator between doses.
D) the patient should wait 1 minute between puffs.

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