You have been called for a patient who is complaining of shortness of breath. On scene you find the 41-year-old woman sitting upright in bed with nasal flaring and wheezing. A metered-dose inhaler (MDI) is lying on the nightstand next to her. To assist her with the MDI, which of the following criteria must be met?

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The most important criteria for assisting a patient with an MDI is that it must be prescribed for the patient by their healthcare provider. Administering oxygen first may be beneficial for patients with severe respiratory distress, but it is not necessary in all cases. The pulse oximeter reading and mental status of the patient are also not relevant to administering an MDI.

You Have Been Called for a Patient Who Is Complaining