75) The nurse is teaching a client about cromolyn (Intal). Which of the following statements should the nurse make about the mechanism of action of this medication?

A) "Cromolyn relaxes bronchial smooth muscle, to assist with bronchodilation."

B) "Cromolyn limits inflammation, and therefore bronchoconstriction, with exposure to an allergen."

C) "Cromolyn helps to liquefy secretions to promote expectoration."

D) "Cromolyn promotes bronchoconstriction of overly dilated airways."

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