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1. You are caring for patient who has difficulty breathing. This patient has a history of
asthma and emphysema. The patient states the inhaler is not helping. You watch the
patient administer the inhaler, which is done by spraying in front of the nose. You know
this is not the correct procedure. Which of the following would you recommend to the
patient?
A: The inhaler is held about six inches in front of the mouth.
B: Consider using a different inhaler that is intended for the nose.
C: The inhaler goes in the mouth and hold your breath after aerosol spray.
D: Do not use the inhaler until after being seen in the emergency department. l