A patient who has a history of asthma is experiencing an acute episode of shortness of breath and needs to take a medication for immediate relief. The nurse will choose which medication that is...

A patient who has a history of asthma is experiencing an acute episode of shortness of breath and needs to take a medication for immediate relief. The nurse will choose which medication that is appropriate for this situation? a A beta agonist, such as albuterol b An leukotriene receptor antagonist, such as montelukast c A corticosteroid, such as fluticasone d An anticholinergic, such as ipratropium