A patient is prescribed ipratropium bromide and albuterol for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. For acute attacks the patient uses ipratropium bromide. The nurse concludes that:
Explanation
•This patient requires more education.
•The patient should be instructed to use his albuterol for acute bronchospasms and his ipratropium bromide as a scheduled medication.
•Ipratropium can be used in combination with a short-acting
•Incorrect: There is no indication that the patient does not have asthma or that he needs additional refills.