A patient with asthma has multiple inhalants prescribed including Ventolin (albuterol), Pulmicort Flexhaler (budesonide), and Atrovent (ipratropium). The nurse verifies teaching is effective if which of the following is observed?
A) The patient takes the Atrovent (ipratropium) inhaler first
B) The patient waits 1 min between each medication
C) The patient rinses her mouth after using the inhalers
D) The patient reports using ipratropium when experiencing severe, acute bronchospasms

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Rinsing the mouth after using inhalers helps prevent oral thrush and other possible respiratory infections. It is also important to note that the order of inhalation and waiting time between inhalations may vary based on healthcare provider's instructions and the patient's specific inhaler regimen. Using ipratropium only during severe acute bronchospasms may not be indicated based on the patient's individual treatment plan.

A Patient with Asthma Has Multiple Inhalants Prescribed Including Ventolin