Which of the following patient skills are necessary to ensure effectiveness of drug administration via the aerosol route?
1. Ability to keep track of dosing requirements
2. Understanding of the methods and goals of therapy
3. Ability to recognize undesirable side effects
a. 1 and 2 only
b. 1 and 3 only
c. 2 and 3 only
d. 1, 2, and 3
ANS: D
Whenever possible, patients should be taught to understand the basic administration techniques, to keep track of dosing requirements, to recognize undesirable side effects, and to understand the options and actions required to reduce or eliminate these effects.
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