A 14-Year-Old Female Patient Has Been Treated for Asthma for Almost

A 14-year-old female patient has been treated for asthma for almost 4 months.Two weeks ago,she was given salmeterol xinafoate as part of her medication regimen.However,her mother has called the clinic to report that it does not seem to work when her daughter is experiencing acute symptoms.What does the nurse think in response to the mother's concerns?

A) It takes time for a therapeutic response to develop.
B) The patient is too young for this particular medication; it should be changed.
C) The patient should take up to two puffs every 4 hours to ensure adequate blood levels.
D) Salmeterol is indicated for prevention of bronchospasms; it is not to be used for relief of acute symptoms.