A physician prescribes albuterol and beclomethasone inhalers for an asthmatic patient. The nurse should:
1. question the prescription; two inhalers should not be prescribed concurrently.
2. administer the albuterol first; wait 5 minutes; and administer the beclomethasone.
3. administer either inhaler; wait 30 minutes; and administer the other inhaler.
4. administer the beclomethasone first; wait 5 minutes; and administer the albuterol.
Correct Answer: 2
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