A patient presents with a severe upper respiratory infection…
A patient presents with a severe upper respiratory infection. The healthcare provider prescribes the patient multiple medications (seen below), and the nurse provides patient education. Which statement by the patient would warrant further education by the nurse? ipratropium (Atrovent) 1 puff BID budesonide (Pulmicort) 1 puff BID Low dose corticosteroids po 1 tablet daily X 5 days