When converting a patient from oral to inhaled glucocorticoids, the nurse should plan to:
1. taper the oral agents gradually.
2. instruct the patient to use two extra puffs daily to compensate for the change.
3. rapidly discontinue the oral agent to prevent long-term side effects.
4. avoid ever using these two agents simultaneously.
Correct Answer: 1
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