An adult patient's primary care provider prescribed fluticasone (Flonase) by metered-dose inhaler, which the patient states that she administers whenever she senses the onset of her allergy symptoms
How should the nurse respond to this patient's statement?
A) "You need to combine a dose of this drug with an over-the-counter antihistamine to bring about allergy relief."
B) "This drug has a long-term effect and won't provide immediate relief of your symptoms."
C) "It's better if you can anticipate situations and places that will trigger your allergies and take a dose before you feel symptoms."
D) "It sounds like you understand this drug and the best way to use it to treat your allergies."
B
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