Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
Simulated
A client with an acute exacerbation of asthma is receiving albuterol one puff per metered-dose inhaler every 4 hours. The practical nurse (PN) should identify which outcome as an expected therapeutic response?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Albuterol is a bronchodilator used to relieve bronchospasm. A decrease in wheezing indicates improved airflow and is a direct measure of the medication's therapeutic effectiveness in asthma exacerbation.