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

A. Budesonide is an inhaled corticosteroid used for long-term control, not for acute attacks. B. Albuterol is a short-acting beta agonist (SABA) used as a first-line treatment for immediate relief during an acute asthma attack. C. Fluticasone is an inhaled corticosteroid for long-term control and prevention, not for acute relief. D. Montelukast is a leukotriene receptor antagonist used for long-term control and prevention, not for acute asthma attacks.