1545: 14-year-old presenting to the emergency department reports shortness of breath, coughing, and chest tightness. The client’s mother called 911 after he was cleaning his room when apparently, after using some household cleaners and started having difficulty breathing. The assessment revealed audible wheezes, tachypnea, dyspnea, and occasional non-productive cough. The physician was notified of these findings.
Temperature 98.0° F (37° C)
Pulse 100/minute
Respirations 25/minute
Blood Pressure 111/69 mm Hg
O2 saturation 94% on room air
➢ Complete the sentence below from the list of options.
The nurse should immediately obtain an order for [albuterol via nebulizer / montelukast by mouth (PO) / methylprednisolone intravenous (IV)] as this medication will [induce bronchial smooth muscle relaxation. / decrease bronchial inflammation. / prevent future asthma exacerbaton.]
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