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A child with asthma prescribed an albuterol inhaler with a spacer.


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A nurse is caring for a child with asthma who is prescribed to use an albuterol inhaler with a spacer. The parents ask how albuterol helps the child's breathing. Which of the following responses should the nurse include?

Correct Answer: A,C,D

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Answer: A, C, D


Rationale:
A: Albuterol is a bronchodilator that relaxes the muscles in the airways, opening them up to allow easier breathing for the child with asthma.
C: Albuterol helps reduce wheezing by relieving bronchospasm and improving airflow in the lungs.
D: Albuterol can help with coughing and shortness of breath by relieving constriction in the airways and improving ventilation.

Summary:
B: Albuterol does not thin mucus; it primarily works by opening up the airways.
E, F, G: These options are not relevant to how albuterol works in managing asthma symptoms.

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