After Receiving a Nebulizer Treatment with a Beta Agonist, the Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

After receiving a nebulizer treatment with a beta agonist, the patient states she is feeling slightly nervous and wonders if her asthma is getting worse. What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "This is an expected adverse effect. Let me take your pulse."
• B) "The next scheduled nebulizer treatment will be skipped."
• C) "I will notify the physician about this adverse effect."
• D) "We will hold the treatment for 24 hours."

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