A Patient with Asthma Uses Albuterol for Wheezing

question 12

Multiple Choice

A patient with asthma uses albuterol for wheezing. The provider notes current vital signs of HR, 96 beats/minute; RR, 18 breaths/minute; and BP, 116/78 mm Hg. The patient has clear breath sounds and fine hand tremors. What action will the provider take initially to treat this patient effectively?

• A) Ask how often the patient uses the inhaler.
• B) Check the patient's blood glucose level.
• C) Prescribe isoproterenol to reduce side effects.
• D) Substitute isoproterenol to minimize the tremors.

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