A client with asthma has been having frequent asthma attacks. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Teach the client to stay away from pets.
b. Assist the client in using an incentive spi-rometer.
c. Administer aspirin for its an-ti-inflammatory properties.
d. Administer montelukast (Singulair).
D
A client who has been having increased attacks can have some chronic inflammation occurring. This inflammation is probably stimulated by mediators such as histamine and leukotriene and can be blocked by drugs like diphenhydramine (Benadryl) and montelukast (Singulair).
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