A Nurse Assesses a Client with Asthma and Notes Bilateral

question 26

Multiple Choice

A nurse assesses a client with asthma and notes bilateral wheezing,decreased pulse oxygen saturation,and suprasternal retraction on inhalation.Which actions should the nurse take? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Administer prescribed salmeterol (Serevent) inhaler.
• B) Assess the client for a tracheal deviation.
• C) Administer oxygen to keep saturations greater than 94%.
• D) Perform peak expiratory flow readings.
• E) Administer prescribed albuterol (Proventil) inhaler.

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