A newly diagnosed asthmatic is being instructed on proper use of a metered dose inhaler. The patient asks how he will know when the canister is empty, the nurse should respond:

Explanation

•Newer inhalers often have a dose counter on them.

•Shaking the canister or counting each dose are not reliable methods.

•Placing the inhaler in water is not recommended due to medication integrity.

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