The nurse is providing care for a client admitted during an acute exacerbation of asthma. Which medication does the nurse anticipate to relieve the acute symptoms exhibited by the client?
A) Inhaled short-acting beta-agonists
B) Oral corticosteroids
C) Inhaled long-acting beta-agonists
D) Oral anticholinergics
Answer: A
The client admitted with an acute exacerbation of asthma will require a rescue medication, such as an inhaled short-acting beta-agonist. Oral corticosteroids, inhaled long-acting beta agonists, and oral anticholinergics are maintenance medications used to treat asthma.
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