A nurse caring for a client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease notes the recent addition of a new inhaler, formoterol. The nurse knows this medication is designed to prevent which of the following symptoms?
A) Mucous production
B) Salivation
C) Bleb formation
D) Bronchospasm

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Formoterol is a long-acting bronchodilator that is designed to prevent bronchospasm, a common symptom in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). It relaxes the smooth muscles in the airways, allowing for easier breathing. It does not affect mucous production, salivation, or bleb formation.

A Nurse Caring for a Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary