A Patient Is Brought to the Emergency Department with Severe

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is brought to the emergency department with severe wheezing, dyspnea, and peripheral edema. The nurse assesses a respiratory rate of 30 breaths per minute, a heart rate of 88 beats per minute, and a blood pressure of 88/54 mm Hg. Which medication does the nurse expect to be given initially?

• A) Albuterol
• B) Diphenhydramine
• C) Dopamine
• D) Epinephrine

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