The Nurse Administering Medications

The nurse is teaching the client the correct use of a metered-dose inhaler. Which intervention should the nurse implement  

Instruct the client to push the top of the medication canister while taking a deep hreath. 

Explain the need to wait 30 seconds before taking a second dose of medication. 

Teach to monitor the respiratory rate for 1 full minute after taking medication. 

Tell the client to exhale the breath immediately after inhaling the medication. 

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The nurse caring for clients on a medical psychiatric unit has received the morning shift report. To whom should the nurse administer medications first ... 

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