The nurse is instructing a client about the advantages of salmeterol (Serevent) over other beta2 agonists such as albuterol (Proventil). How will the nurse explain to the client the difference in these two medications?
a. Salmeterol has a shorter onset of action.
b. Salmeterol does not have any side effects.
c. Albuterol has a longer onset of action.
d. Salmeterol has a longer duration of action.
Answer: d. Salmeterol has a longer duration of action.
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