A client is prescribed an albuterol inhaler and a fluticasone inhaler. Which instruction is correct?

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B. Use albuterol first, then fluticasone — A bronchodilator (albuterol) is used first to open airways, allowing the inhaled steroid (fluticasone) to reach deeper. Rinse the mouth after steroid use to reduce oral thrush risk.

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A. Use fluticasone first, then albuterol

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C. Use both inhalers back-to-back with no waiting

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D. Rinse the mouth after albuterol use (but not after fluticasone)