The physician has prescribed cromolyn (Intal) for the client with asthma. The nurse plans to do medication education. What will the best plan by the nurse include?
1. This medication is indicated for acute asthma attacks.
2. This medication can affect blood glucose levels.
3. This medication will help prevent asthma attacks.
4. This medication can result in hypertension.
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Rationale 1: Cromolyn (Intal) is ineffective for acute asthma attacks.
Rationale 2: Cromolyn (Intal) does not affect blood glucose levels.
Rationale 3: By reducing inflammation, cromolyn (Intal) is able to prevent asthma attacks.
Rationale 4: Cromolyn (Intal) does not cause hypertension.
Global Rationale: By reducing inflammation, cromolyn (Intal) is able to prevent asthma attacks. Cromolyn (Intal) is ineffective for acute asthma attacks, does not affect blood glucose levels, and does not cause hypertension.
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