The client is receiving albuterol (Proventil) for treatment of bronchospasm related to asthma. What is the primary nursing intervention as it relates to this medication?

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The primary nursing intervention when administering albuterol (Proventil) is to monitor the client for relief of bronchospasms, which is the intended therapeutic effect of the medication. Monitoring for nausea and headache may be appropriate but is not the primary nursing intervention. Serum drug levels are not routinely monitored for albuterol (Proventil), and while education should be provided, it is not the primary nursing intervention when administering the medication.

The Client Is Receiving Albuterol (Proventil) for Treatment of Bronchospasm