Nursing · Respiratory Care

A nurse is preparing to administer two inhaled medications to a patient with asthma: albuterol (a bronchodilator) and fluticasone (a corticosteroid). Which instruction is most appropriate?

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1Administer only the corticosteroid, since the two inhalers cannot be used on the same day
2Administer the bronchodilator first, wait 5 minutes, then administer the corticosteroid✓
3Administer both inhalers back-to-back with no waiting time
4Administer the corticosteroid first, wait 5 minutes, then give the bronchodilator

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Administer the bronchodilator first, wait 5 minutes, then administer the corticosteroid

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