A patient is prescribed an inhaled bronchodilator and an inhaled corticosteroid.What precaution for using these drugs should you stress to the patient?
A) "Use the corticosteroid right before meals to reduce mucus secretion."
B) "Use the bronchodilator inhaler only in the morning to prevent sleep difficulties."
C) "Use the bronchodilator first,wait at least 5 minutes,then use the corticosteroid."
D) "Use the corticosteroid first,wait at least 5 minutes,then use the bronchodilator."
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