A Patient with Asthma Who Has a Baseline Peak Flow

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient with asthma who has a baseline peak flow reading of 600 mL calls the nurse, stating that the current peak flow is 420 mL. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Tell the patient to go to the hospital emergency department.
• B) Instruct the patient to use the prescribed albuterol (Proventil).
• C) Ask about recent exposure to any new allergens or asthma triggers.
• D) Question the patient about use of the prescribed inhaled corticosteroids.

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