A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for montelukast to treat asthma. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

Rationale: A. "Once I take this for a while, I won't need my inhaler anymore." Montelukast is a maintenance medication not a rescue medication. Clients will still need their inhalers for acute asthma attacks, as montelukast is used to prevent symptoms, not provide immediate relief. B. "I'll take this medication every day, even when I don't have symptoms." Montelukast is meant to be taken daily to prevent asthma symptoms. Taking it consistently, even when symptoms aren't present, helps reduce inflammation and prevent asthma attacks. C. "I'll take this medication to stop wheezing when I have an attack." Montelukast is not a fast-acting medication and doesn't stop acute wheezing during an asthma attack. Short-acting bronchodilators like albuterol are used for immediate relief during an asthma attack. D. "I'll make sure I take these tablets on an empty stomach." Montelukast can be taken with or without food, and it does not require an empty stomach. There are no specific instructions regarding food intake, so it can be taken as prescribed at any time of day.