You are teaching proper use of a metered dose inhaler (MDI) to an elderly man who is having trouble coordinating actuation of the device with an inspiratory effort. What suggestion(s) would you make to help him with his problem?
a. Suggest adding a reservoir device
b. Suggest that if he cannot effectively use the MDI, he may need to switch to an SVN
c. Both A and B
d. Neither A nor B
ANS: C
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