The nurse is teaching a patient about the inhaler Advair (salmeterol/fluticasone). Which statements by the patient indicate a correct understanding of this medication? Select all that apply.a) “I will rinse my mouth with water after each dose.”b) “I need to use this inhaler whenever I feel short of breath, but not less than 4 hours between doses.”c) “This medication is taken twice a day, every 12 hours.”d) “I can take this inhaler if I get short of breath while exercising.”e) “I will call my doctor if I notice white patches inside my mouth

The nurse is teaching a patient about the inhaler Advair (salmeterol/fluticasone). Which statements by the patient indicate a correct understanding of this medication? Select all that apply.a) “I will rinse my mouth with water after each dose.”b) “I need to use this inhaler whenever I feel short of breath, but not less than 4 hours between doses.”c) “This medication is taken twice a day, every 12 hours.”d) “I can take this inhaler if I get short of breath while exercising.”e) “I will call my doctor if I notice white patches inside my mouth

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