The nurse has an order to give a client salmeterol (Serevent), two puffs, and beclomethasone (a steriod inhaler) two puffs, by metered dose inhaler. The nurse should administer the medication by giving the:
a) Beclomethasone first then the salmeterol
b) Salmeterol first and then the becolomethasone
c) Alternating a single puff of each, beginning with the salmeterol
d) Alternating a single puff of each, beginning with the becolomethasone
Answer: b) Salmeterol first and then the becolomethasone
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