The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Asthma Who

question 42

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with asthma who has a baseline peak flow reading of 600 mL and calls the nurse, stating that the current peak flow is 420 mL. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?

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

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