The nurse is providing Serevent Diskus (salmeterol) to a patient on the medical unit who has a long-term history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The nurse would intervene if which of the following were observed?

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Exhaling into the diskus device can cause moisture and obstruct the medication from being properly administered. The other options are not necessarily incorrect, but proper use and technique should be taught to the patient to ensure optimal medication efficacy.

The Nurse Is Providing Serevent Diskus (Salmeterol) to a Patient