An Asthmatic Patient in Severe Distress with Wheezing and Dyspnea

question 10

Multiple Choice

An asthmatic patient in severe distress with wheezing and dyspnea is admitted to the emergency department and started on albuterol via small-volume jet nebulizer. Which of the following approaches would you recommend to assess this therapy for this patient?
1) Perform arterial blood gas analysis.
2) Continuously monitor the SpO₂.
3) Assess breath sounds and vital signs before and after each treatment.
4) Measure peak expiratory flow rate or forced expiratory volume in 1 sec before and after each treatment.

• A)1 and 2 only
• B)1, 3, and 4 only
• C)2, 3, and 4 only
• D)1, 2, 3, and 4

Grasp the concept of obligatory exercise and its psychological implications.

Acknowledge suitable times and strategies for initiating structured exercise programs.

Appreciate the systemic benefits of exercise on stress management.

Evaluate the role of environmental and socio-behavioral factors in promoting physical activity.

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