The client who regularly uses a metered-dose inhaler four times a day tells the nurse that it is difficult to tell when the canister is empty.What instruction should the nurse give this client?

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Dividing the number of puffs listed on the label by four will give the client an estimate of how long the canister will last if used four times a day. This will help them to keep track of when the canister needs to be replaced. Other options such as placing the canister in water or smelling the medication may not be reliable indicators of when the canister is empty. Feeling like the medication is no longer effective may also indicate other issues such as worsening of the condition or poor inhaler technique, rather than the canister being empty.

The Client Who Regularly Uses a Metered-Dose Inhaler Four Times