A nurse in an emergency department is caring for a child who is experiencing an acute asthma. Which of the following medications should the nurse expect to administer first?

A. Montelukast is used for long-term control and prevention of asthma symptoms, not for immediate relief. B. Albuterol is a short-acting beta-agonist that provides rapid relief of acute asthma symptoms by relaxing bronchial smooth muscle. C. Fluticasone is a corticosteroid used for long-term management of asthma, not for acute attacks. D. Budesonide is also a corticosteroid used for long-term control and not for immediate relief.