Which action by a patient who has asthma indicates a good understanding of the nurse's teaching about peak flow meter use?

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Readings in the yellow zone indicate a decrease in peak flow; the patient should use short-acting b₂-adrenergic (SABA) medications. The best of three peak flow readings should be recorded. Readings in the green zone indicate good asthma control. The patient should exhale quickly and forcefully through the peak flow meter mouthpiece to obtain the readings.

Which Action by a Patient Who Has Asthma Indicates a Good