The 8-year-old male child diagnosed with reactive airway disease is prescribed a cromolyn (Intal) inhaler. The child shares with the nurse that he wants to play baseball but can’t because of his...

The 8-year-old male child diagnosed with reactive airway disease is prescribed a cromolyn (Intal) inhaler. The child shares with the nurse that he wants to play baseball but can’t because of his asthma. Which intervention should the nurse discuss with the child and parents?

1. Instruct the child to take the medication as soon as shortness of breath starts. 2. Teach the child to take a puff of the cromolyn inhaler 15 minutes before playing ball. 3. Encourage the child to play another sport that does not require running outside. 4. Inform the parents to notify the pediatrician if the child complains of a yellow haze.