Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 1750 of 2368
A client is ordered two inhalations of albuterol. Which action by the nurse is correct?
- Give both inhalations back to back
- Wait at least two minutes between the inhalations
- Wait at least 30 minutes between inhalations
- Give the second inhalation only after the client rinses the mouth
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Correct answer: Wait at least two minutes between the inhalations
When more than one inhalation is ordered, the nurse should wait at least two minutes between inhalations.
Source: Nursing Pharmacology, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Autonomic Nervous System: BETA-2 AGONISTS. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026