A hospitalized adolescent client is diagnosed with asthma and an inhaler (albuterol) is prescribed. Which teaching point should the nurse include in the discharge instructions?
A) Do not shake the inhaler before administration.
B) Take a shallow breath and hold it before administration.
C) Inhale as slowly and deeply as possible after positioning the canister.
D) After inhaling, hold the breath for about 5 seconds and then slowly exhale.
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