If a spacer is not available for use with an MDI,how should you instruct the patient to use the inhaler?

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Instruct the patient to hold the MDI 3 to 4 centimeters away from their open mouth so that they can inhale the medication effectively without a spacer. This technique is known as the "open-mouth" or "breath-actuated" technique. Option A is not recommended because it can cause the patient to receive a larger dose of the medication and can also damage the inhaler. Option C is not recommended as placing the inhaler mouthpiece too far inside the mouth can block the medication from entering the lungs. Option D is incorrect as there may be situations where a spacer is not available, and the inhaler can still be used without one.

If a Spacer Is Not Available for Use with an MDI,how