A patient reaches for the salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler with the onset of an asthma attack. What is the nurse's best instruction to the patient?
a. Use the albuterol (Proventil) inhaler instead.
b. Wait at least one full minute between puffs.
c. Attach the spacer to the inhaler before using it.
d. Take a deep breath, hold it for 15 seconds, and then exhale before using the inha-ler.
A
Salmeterol is a long-acting beta2 agonist. This type of drug needs time to build up an effect and is useful in preventing asthma attacks. The effects of this drug are longer lasting, but are not of value during an acute asthma attack.
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