To decrease the dead space volume of a small-volume jet nebulizer during drug administration, what should you do?

a. Decrease the nebulizer flow.
b. Turn the nebulizer upside-down.
c. Continue treatment until nebulizer begins to sputter.
d. Increase the nebulizer flow.

ANS: C

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