Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who asks how albuterol helps his breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse make? (Select all that apply.)
Correct answer
A,B,D
Rationale
Albuterol, a bronchodilator, prevents wheezing and opens airways by relaxing bronchial muscles, and reduces coughing by relieving airway obstruction. It does not reduce inflammation or stimulate mucus flow.