The nurse is reviewing discharge instructions with a client who is newly diagnosed with asthma. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?
A)"I need to rinse my mouth after every use of my inhaler."
B)"I need to take my Singulair at least 1 hour before I eat."
C)"When inhaling two different medications, I should use the bronchodilator last."
D)"Because I am on theophylline, I will need to have therapeutic blood levels drawn."

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A)When using two different medications taken by inhalation, the bronchodilator should always be used first. This helps open the airways to enhance the effectiveness of the second medication. The other statements are accurate and require no further education.
B)When using two different medications taken by inhalation, the bronchodilator should always be used first. This helps open the airways to enhance the effectiveness of the second medication. The other statements are accurate and require no further education.
C)When using two different medications taken by inhalation, the bronchodilator should always be used first. This helps open the airways to enhance the effectiveness of the second medication. The other statements are accurate and require no further education.
D)When using two different medications taken by inhalation, the bronchodilator should always be used first. This helps open the airways to enhance the effectiveness of the second medication. The other statements are accurate and require no further education.

The Nurse Is Reviewing Discharge Instructions with a Client Who