A patient will be discharged home with albuterol (Proventil) to use for asthma symptoms. What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this medication?
A) Failure to respond to the medication indicates a need for a higher dose.
B) Monitor for hypoglycemia symptoms when using this medication.
C) Palpitations are common with this drug even at normal, therapeutic doses.
D) Overuse of this medication can result in airway narrowing and bronchospasm.
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