Metered-dose inhalers are used to deliver specific amounts of drug. The nurse gives the patient which instructions?

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The best choice is D because it correctly instructs the patient to sit upright, exhale, and activate the inhaler as the next inhalation begins. This allows for the medication to be delivered effectively to the lungs. A is incorrect because shaking the inhaler is often necessary before use to ensure proper medication dispersion. B is incorrect because the head should be tilted slightly forward, not back, when inhaling the medication. C is incorrect because the patient should inhale deeply while squeezing the canister, not exhale.

Metered-Dose Inhalers Are Used to Deliver Specific Amounts of Drug