Exhibits Click to highlight the instructions the nurse should reinforce to the client. Prescribed Medication Albuterol Nursing Instructions "Take your albuterol when you are having difficulty breathing." "Hold your breath for 20 seconds when taking your albuterol." Salmeterol "Take the salmeterol 5 minutes before the albuterol when you need both medications." “Take the salmeterol 2 times each day." Fluticasone "Rinse out your mouth after taking the fluticasone." Take the fluticasone as needed for an asthma attack."