The client with asthma asks the nurse, “Why should I use the corticosteroid inhaler instead of prednisone?” Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate? 1. “The lungs are incapable of utilizing...

The client with asthma asks the nurse, “Why should I use the corticosteroid inhaler instead of prednisone?” Which statement by the nurse is most appropriate?

1. “The lungs are incapable of utilizing prednisone to decrease inflammation.”

2. “The inhaler costs less than the prednisone, which is why it should be used.”

3. “The inhaler will not cause the systemic problems that prednisone does.”

4. “Prednisone is not on your insurance formulary and the inhaler is.”