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Average Score: 71%
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Passage / Scenario
A patient with history of asthma presented himself to the outpatient clinic due to feeling of tightness on his chest, audible wheezing and mild shortness of breath. Upon arrival at the clinic his peak flow was at 480 liters/minute but in an hour of arrival, his peak flow has dropped to 200 liters/minute.What should the nurse do first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A significant drop in peak flow indicates worsening asthma. Administering albuterol inhalation is the first action to relieve bronchospasm.