The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with COPD who has been prescribed tiotropium (Spiriva) . Which statement will the nurse include in the education?
A) Remove the capsules from the packaging and place in your 7-day med box.
B) If you experience dry mouth, stop taking the medication immediately.
C) Use tiotropium as needed for sudden breathing problems.
D) Tiotropium works by relaxing and dilating the bronchioles.
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