A patient newly diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is prescribed inhaled pirbuterol (Maxair) every 6 hours.The nurse instructs the patient to take additional drug doses during which specific times or conditions?
A) At bedtime
B) When feeling especially nervous
C) When feeling especially breathless
D) If the peak expiratory flow rate is 80% or greater than his or her personal best
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