A Patient Who Is Experiencing an Asthma Attack Develops Bradycardia

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who is experiencing an asthma attack develops bradycardia and a decrease in wheezing.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Notify the health care provider.
• B) Document changes in respiratory status.
• C) Encourage the patient to cough and deep breathe.
• D) Administer IV methylprednisolone (Solu-Medrol).

---

Definitions:

Technical Standards

Specifications and guidelines established by consensus among professionals that ensure the reliability, safety, and interoperability of products, services, and systems.

Government Regulations

Government regulations are legal directives issued by government bodies to control or manage activities within various industries, often for public welfare, safety, or market fairness.

Optimize

This means to make something as effective, perfect, or functional as possible, often through the use of careful analysis and strategies.

Internal Consensus

The agreement reached within an organization or group on a particular decision or issue.