Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a child who is experiencing status asthmaticus. Which of the following interventions is the priority for the nurse to take?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Administering a short-acting B2-agonist (SABA) is the priority to rapidly relieve bronchospasm and improve airflow in status asthmaticus, a life-threatening condition.