The physician prescribes triamcinolone (Azmacort) and salmeterol (Serevent) for a client with a history of asthma. What action should the nurse take when administering these drugs?
a) Administer the triamcinolone and then administer the salmeterol.
b) Administer the salmeterol and then administer the triamcinolone.
c) Allow the client to choose the order in which the drugs are administered.
d) Monitor the client's theophylline level before administering the medications.
Answer: b) Administer the salmeterol and then administer the triamcinolone.
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