The nurse reviews the medication administration record (MAR) for a patient having an acute asthma attack. Which medication should the nurse administer first?
A) Methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol) 60 mg IV
B) Albuterol (Ventolin HFA) 2.5 mg per nebulizer
C) Salmeterol (Serevent) 50 mcg per dry-powder inhaler (DPI)
D) Ipratropium (Atrovent) 2 puffs per metered-dose inhaler (MDI)
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