The client receives ipratropium (Atrovent) via inhalation for the treatment of chronic asthma. The ...

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Rationale 1: It is only necessary to wait 23 minutes, not 15 minutes, between inhaled medications.
Rationale 2: Anticholinergic drugs will not terminate an acute asthma attack, as peak effects may take 1 to 2 hours.
Rationale 3: The client should be advised to report any symptoms of deteriorating respiratory status such as increased dyspnea.
Rationale 4: Anticholinergic drugs can result in urinary retention, and the client should report any changes in urinary patterns.
Rationale 5: To get the most benefit from ipratropium (Atrovent), it must be used consistently.
Global Rationale: The client should be advised to report any symptoms of deteriorating respiratory status such as increased dyspnea. Anticholinergic drugs can result in urinary retention, and the client should report any changes in urinary patterns. To get the most benefit from ipratropium (Atrovent), it must be used consistently. It is only necessary to wait 23 minutes, not 15 minutes, between inhaled medications. Anticholinergic drugs will not terminate an acute asthma attack, as peak effects may take 1 to 2 hours.