A patient with asthma is to begin medication therapy with a metered-dose inhaler.What important reminder should the nurse include during teaching sessions with the patient?

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The patient should position the inhaler at the open mouth with the inhaler 3 to 5 cm away from the mouth,attach a spacer to the mouthpiece of the inhaler,or place the mouthpiece in the mouth.To administer,the patient presses down on the inhaler to release the medication while inhaling slowly,waiting 1 to 2 minutes between puffs.

A Patient with Asthma Is to Begin Medication Therapy with a Metered-Dose